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.
Location: Turin
Inception: 1679
Architects: Guarino Guarini
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: Residences of the Royal House of Savoy
Opening Hours: Monday off; Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00
Phone: +390115641791
Email: pm-pie.palazzocarignano@beniculturali.it
Website: http://polomusealepiemonte.beniculturali.it/index.php/musei-e-luoghi-della-cultura/palazzo-carignano
GPS coordinates: 45.06901,7.68559
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:01
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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