Palazzo Carignano, Baroque palace and museum in central Turin, Italy
Palazzo Carignano is a baroque palace in central Turin with a distinctive curved brick facade that curves outward in the middle. Inside, the building contains a museum dedicated to Italy's unification period and displays period rooms with original furnishings and decorations.
The palace was built during the 1600s and later became the birthplace of Italy's first king. After the country unified in 1861, it served as the home of the newly formed parliament.
The museum galleries inside display objects and documents connected to Italy's drive for independence, showing what mattered most to people during that era. These collections reveal how visitors can experience the values and hopes of that transformative period in Italian life.
The palace is open on weekdays and weekends, and the entrance accommodates visitors with mobility needs through accessible pathways. Guided tours are available to help you explore the rooms and learn more about the decorations and layout of each space.
Above the upper-floor windows you can see decorative panels depicting military actions by the Carignano family from centuries ago. These ornaments are part of the architectural design and tell stories that many visitors overlook when walking through the rooms.
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