Palazzo Madama and Casaforte degli Acaja, Turin
Palazzo Madama and Casaforte degli Acaja, Turin, Historic city palace in Piazza Castello, Turin, Italy
The palace combines medieval fortifications with a grand Baroque facade designed by architect Filippo Juvarra in white stone during the 18th century.
The structure originated as a Roman gate in the first century BC and transformed into a fortress before becoming the residence of two queens of Savoy.
The Turin City Museum of Ancient Art inside the palace displays medieval paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from the Middle Ages through the 18th century.
Visitors can explore the palace and museum from Wednesday to Monday between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with full wheelchair accessibility throughout the building.
The palace served as the first Senate of the Italian Kingdom and held the display ceremonies of the Holy Shroud of Turin during important celebrations.
Location: Centro
Location: Turin
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: Residences of the Royal House of Savoy
Address: Piazza Castello
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Monday 10:00-18:00; Tuesday off
Phone: +390114433501
Email: palazzomadama@fondazionetorinomusei.it
Website: http://palazzomadamatorino.it/en
GPS coordinates: 45.07094,7.68578
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:04
Turin sits along the Po River with hills rising on the horizon. The city combines Roman remains, baroque palaces, neoclassical churches and 20th-century buildings. Wide streets cross the center, arcades provide shade and shops line the sidewalks. Parks stretch along the riverbanks while basilicas and viewpoints occupy the hills above. The Mole Antonelliana rises above the rooftops and now houses a museum. Piazza San Carlo and Piazza Castello are large open squares lined with cafés and historic facades. Valentino Park follows the river with paths, gardens and Castello del Valentino. The Palatine Towers show Roman walls, while Palazzo Madama blends medieval and baroque elements. The Royal Theatre and the Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista stand near the narrow lanes of the Quadrilatero Romano, where markets and small shops fill the streets. Via Roma connects shopping districts to Porta Nuova railway station. Mercato di Porta Palazzo is a large market with stalls full of food and everyday goods.
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