Palazzina di caccia di Stupinigi, Royal hunting lodge art museum in Nichelino, Italy
Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi is a hunting lodge in Nichelino with four wings extending from a central oval hall crowned by a bronze deer statue on its dome. The building contains many rooms and galleries that now house furniture and artworks from different periods.
Built starting in 1729 under commission from Victor Amadeus II, the lodge was designed by architect Filippo Juvarra as a royal hunting residence. Construction took several years and made it one of the major building projects of the House of Savoy during the 1700s.
The name comes from the woodlands nearby where hunting parties took place for the royal family. Inside, the rooms display furnishings and artworks that reflect how the court lived and entertained.
The lodge is located near Turin and is easily accessible, with rooms well-marked to help you explore the different areas. Plan to spend enough time to comfortably view the galleries and collections at a relaxed pace.
The central hall features ceiling frescoes by painters Domenico and Giuseppe Valeriani depicting mythological scenes. These paintings were completed in the early 1730s and showcase the artistic skill of baroque craftsmanship.
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