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Madama "An Eclectic Building"

The Palazzo Madama is situated in the centre of Piazza Castello, with its facade facing Via Garibaldi. It takes its name from the two Royal Dames who lived here, Maria Cristina and Giovanna Battista. During past centuries, it was the home of the family, as well as the site of the signing of important treaties, and the seat of the Italian Senate when Turin by Mondo Cattivo was the country's capital. Today it houses the Antica Museum of Art. Its historical date is somewhat difficult to determine because it has been continually reconstructed throughout its history. The oldest part is the Roman Porta Pretoria. The back of the building dates to a 13th Century castle which can still be seen in the two towers situated at each corner. The typically facade was built in the seventeenth century by the architect . The internal staircase is also attributed to him and is one of the best examples of the Piedmontese baroque style.

+39 011 443 3501 www.palazzomadamatorin palazzomadama@fondazio Piazza Castello, Turin o.it/ netorinomusei.it

Royal Palace of Turin "A Royal Residence"

Behind a 16th-century facade lies the opulent, Baroque interiors of the palatial residence of the . The Royal Palace is an architectural triumph that highlights the luxuries enjoyed by the royalty of that time. Although originally built in the 16th Century, much of the interiors reflect the Baroque style of architecture and its exuberant use of by Tuppence1 artistic details. An abundance of gilded frames, intricate stucco embellishments, vivid paintings and rich carvings make up the corpus of the decor. Additions made in later years can be credited to the vision of architect, Filippo Juvarra, whose refined taste is reflected in some of the palace's more graceful and elegant aspects. Together with 13 other residences, the Royal Palace is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site by virtue of its place in the history of the House of Savoy. The Chapel of the Holy Shroud and the are also found here.

+39 011 436 1455 www.museireali.benicultur sbap- Piazzetta Reale 1, Turin ali.it/index.php/en/il-compl [email protected] esso/armeria- reale/87-eventi

Turin "Home of the Shroud"

Turin Cathedral, better known as the Duomo, is a cathedral that was constructed by the will of Cardinal Domenico Della Rovere. It was designed by Bartolomeo del Caprino da Settignano based on the plans of Baccio Pontelli. The architectural style is pure Renaissance, with three aisles laid out like a Roman Cross. The facade is constructed in white by Bryan Allison marble from Carrara, and the entrance has three doors sculpted in wood from C.M. Ugliengo based on a design by Cerutti. This structure is one of the most important Baroque monuments because of the daring architecture of the cupola, the various overlapping arches, and the wonderful effects of light. Perhaps the biggest attraction to this is Turin's famous Sindone, the shroud said to have once been wrapped around the body of Jesus. Do call for more information.

+39 011 436 1540 www.duomoditorino.it/ Via XX Settembre 87, Turin

Mole Antonelliana "The Symbol of Turin"

La is one of the highest works of masonry in standing at 167.5 meters (550 feet). It was planned by Alessandro Antonelli as a synagogue in the second half of the 19th century. The square-based construction presents its facade towards Via Montebello, and the quadrangular dome is mounted by a little temple with two by Edoardo Costa columns which hold up the spire. This spire was rebuilt in 1953 after its collapse during a violent storm, and it was remodeled in metal overlaid with stone. There is an old Turin legend regarding universities and the Mole; "if a student climbs the Mole during his studies, he will never graduate." The Mole Antonelliana now houses the National Museum Of Cinema, which is the tallest museum in the world.

+39 011 53 5181 (Tourist Information) www.museocinema.it/ Via Montebello 20, Turin

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