Villa della Regina, Palace museum on Turin hills, Italy
The Villa della Regina stands on elevated grounds with formal gardens, fountains, and terraces overlooking the city center of Turin.
Cardinal Maurice of Savoy commissioned architect Ascanio Vitozzi to design this residence in 1615, which later became property of several Italian queens.
The interior rooms display a collection of Chinese lacquer cabinets, golden wood furniture, and frescoes by Italian artists including Giovanni Battista Crosato.
The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00, offering wheelchair access and guided tours through its restored baroque chambers.
The property maintains its original 17th-century vineyard, producing wine on the same terraces where royal families once walked.
Location: Turin
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: Residences of the Royal House of Savoy
Phone: +390118194484
Email: pm-pie.villadellaregina@beniculturali.it
GPS coordinates: 45.05804,7.70800
Latest update: May 27, 2025 12:59
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