[2025 Metropolitan City of Turin Attraction] Travel Guide for La Venaria Reale (Updated Mar)

You and your beloved one love video games? Spend an afternoon exploring this temporary exhibition "Play - videogame, art and more" in the Palace of Venaria near Turin, North Italy. Learn about the history of popular games and the development behind the scenes. Enjoy your favourite games with the interactive installations and discover the aesthetics of video games such as Ico, Monument Valley or Diablo IV. #valentinescape

Bring your partner or a friend to this magnificent former royal residence near Turin, listed in the UNESCO Heritage List. Wander around the countless rooms with the floor area of 80,000m² in the sixth most visited museum of Italy. Learn about the region's history and admire the Baroque interiors with marble decorations. The restoration of the castle complex from 1978 was the largest restoration project in Europe. #valentinescape

#italytrip I just had an incredible visit to La Venaria Reale, and it's a place that should be on everyone's list when in Italy! 🏛️✨ Located just outside of Turin, this grandiose former royal palace is often compared to Versailles, and it’s easy to see why. The entrance fee was €20, which included access to the palace, gardens, and current exhibitions. The sheer scale and opulence of the palace are breathtaking, with its magnificent frescoed ceilings, elegant halls, and the stunning Galleria Grande, a long, white gallery filled with natural light and intricate details. 🖼️👑 The gardens are equally impressive, stretching as far as the eye can see, and are perfect for a leisurely stroll. 🌷🌳 I spent hours wandering through the carefully manicured hedges, fountains, and blooming flowers. There are also some fantastic modern art installations scattered throughout, which add a contemporary twist to the historic setting. If you’re up for it, take a ride on the mini train (€4) that loops around the grounds—it’s a fun way to see more of the gardens without all the walking! After exploring the palace, I stopped at the café in the courtyard for some coffee and gelato. ☕🍦 The views of the palace from the outside are as impressive as the inside, especially with the mountains as a backdrop. I highly recommend visiting La Venaria Reale for its combination of history, art, and natural beauty. It’s a true gem near Turin! #trip #LaVenariaReale #ItalianRoyalty #BaroqueSplendor #HistoricPalace #TurinTravel

I finally arrived at the other side of the Anywhere Door: Turin, Italy ►World Cultural Heritage around Turin The Palace of Venaria La Venaria Reale, one of the grand ducal residences of the last Italian royal family, the House of Savoy Savoia, in the Piedmont region! It is considered a model of Baroque architecture, and even the design of Versailles was inspired by it! ►Tour Route 1. The Palace Reggia The palace was started in 1675, designed by the Italian architect Amedeo di Castellamonte, and funded by Duke Carlo Emanuele II of the Savoy family, mainly used as a royal hunting ground at that time. It was listed as a World Cultural Heritage site in 1997. European palaces, including noble estates, are mostly divided into House and Garden parts, and the larger ones have their own Forest. The House is the main part, fully functional, including a chapel, reception room, dining room, collection room, study, bedroom, etc. The House here is the palace, in Italian Reggia 2. La Mandria Natural Park Parco Naturale La Mandria The small woods outside, also the hunting grounds of the past 3. Garden The small lake in the Garden, calm as a mirror This place is particularly suitable for contemplation, or just daydreaming... ►Self-drive: The town of Venaria is a 40-minute drive from Turin