Piazza Castello, Central square in Turin, Italy.
The rectangular Piazza Castello contains Palazzo Madama at its center, with elegant porticoes and significant buildings surrounding its perimeter.
Established in the 14th century, the square underwent major transformations between the 16th and 18th centuries with the construction of grand architectural structures.
The square houses multiple cultural institutions including the Royal Palace, Teatro Regio opera house, and the Museo Civico d'Arte Antica within Palazzo Madama.
Major streets of Turin, including Via Roma, Via Po, and Via Pietro Micca, converge at this central point, making it accessible from all directions.
Two restored Roman towers from 100 BC stand integrated into Palazzo Madama, which later became Italy's first senate building.
Location: Centro
Address: Piazza Castello
GPS coordinates: 45.07080,7.68580
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:57
Turin offers multiple photography sites: historic squares, architectural monuments, parks and museums. The city features Roman gates, baroque palaces, neoclassical churches and modern buildings. The Po River and surrounding hills complement the urban panorama. Locations include the Mole Antonelliana, Palazzo Madama, Valentino Park and Piazza San Carlo.
Palazzo Madama and Casaforte degli Acaja, Turin
16 m
Royal Palace of Turin
212 m
Turin Cathedral
282 m
Residences of the Royal House of Savoy
189 m
Sindone Chapel
280 m
Teatro Regio
158 m
Church of San Lorenzo, Turin
165 m
Palazzo Carignano
200 m
Torre Littoria
148 m
Palazzo Chiablese
237 m
Piazza Carlo Alberto
201 m
Royal Armoury of Turin
83 m
Teatro Carignano
191 m
Giardini Reali
324 m
Royal Palace of Turin
230 m
Royal Library of Turin
232 m
Roman Theatre of Turin
354 m
Museo Civico d'Arte Antica
27 m
Palazzo della Prefettura
123 m
Monument to Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy, 2nd Duke of Aosta
45 m
Palazzo Bellia
269 m
Santissima Trinità
223 m
Diocesan Museum of Turin
298 m
Palazzo Madama
145 m
Monumento all'Alfiere dell'Esercito Sardo
57 m
Archivio di Stato di Torino
104 m
Royal Palace Gate
124 m
Equestrian statue of Pollux
122 mReviews
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