Palazzo Reale Palace
Historic royal palace in Turin with state apartments
Turin's Palazzo Reale served as the Savoy residence and houses state apartments, the Royal Armory and museum displays. Visitors tour ornate rooms, the chapel and the palace gardens to trace Piedmont's monarchical history.
Palazzo Reale at a Glance#
Address: Palazzo Reale (Royal Palace), Turin (Torino), Piedmont, Italy
About Palazzo Reale#
The Palazzo Reale in Turin was the principal residence of the House of Savoy and is a major historic palace in Piedmont. Its origins date to the 16th century and it was expanded and refashioned through the 17th and 18th centuries as a royal seat.
The preserved royal apartments, state rooms, the historic Armeria Reale (Royal Armoury) and an adjacent formal garden. Many rooms display period furnishings, decorative ceilings and collections related to Savoyard rule.
The palace served as the administrative and residential centre for the Savoy dynasty until the 19th century and later became a public museum complex administered to preserve the royal collections. It forms part of the wider museum and cultural district in central Turin.
The Palazzo Reale stands in central Turin close to the city’s main boulevards and the Royal Square, within easy walking distance of other historic Savoy residences and museums.
- UNESCO status: The palace is part of the UNESCO-listed ‘Residences of the Royal House of Savoy’ ensemble, which groups several Savoy palaces and villas in the region.
What to See#
- Royal Apartments: State apartments and ceremonial rooms that display furnishings, tapestries and decorative programmes used by the House of Savoy.
- Armeria Reale (Royal Armoury): A historic collection of weapons, armour and military objects assembled by the Savoy dukes and kings, housed within the palace complex.
- Royal Garden: A formal Italian-style garden laid out adjacent to the palace, historically used as a private royal garden and now accessible to visitors.
How to Get to Palazzo Reale#
The Royal Palace is in central Turin, a short walk from Porta Nuova railway station and easily reached by tram or bus. The palace sits between Piazza Castello and Via XX Settembre in the historic center.
Tips for Visiting Palazzo Reale#
- Check opening times for the royal apartments if entering the palace; they often close for state functions.
- Walk the nearby streets and piazzas - the palace's façade reads differently up close than from the square.
- Visit the palace's small museums for rotating exhibits on royal collections and court life.
Best Time to Visit Palazzo Reale#
Spring and autumn are best for visiting the Royal Palace and its museums - avoid the peak of summer for smaller crowds.
Weather & Climate near Palazzo Reale#
Palazzo Reale's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (872 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -1° - 7° | 3° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 0.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.0h |
| February | Good | 1° - 9° | 5° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 0.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Acceptable | 4° - 14° | 9° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 1.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 97 mm | overcast | 69% | 1.5 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Acceptable | 12° - 22° | 17° | 129 mm | overcast | 69% | 1.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.7h |
| June | Very Good | 15° - 26° | 21° | 100 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 1.3 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.4h |
| July | Excellent | 18° - 29° | 24° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 61% | 1.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.1h |
| August | Excellent | 18° - 28° | 23° | 82 mm | partly cloudy | 61% | 1.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.9h |
| September | Excellent | 14° - 24° | 19° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 0.9 m/s | 1.0 high | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 89 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 0.8 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.8h |
| November | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 7° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 0.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| December | Acceptable | 0° - 8° | 4° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 0.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
