Skip the line Turin Royal Palace Tour with Holy Shroud Chapel Armoury and Gardens
The Royal Palace of Turin deserves a visit, if only to find yourself in the same place where the fate of Italy was decided!
In the home of Savoy, first kings of Italy, you will be led by a knowledgeable and passionate guide through the Royal apartments, finely decorated and furnished.
Admire the wonderful Royal Armoury, a great collection of armours, exhibithed in the Galleria Beaumont. Then, visit the Royal Library, which holds more than 2 hundred thousands books and the famous self-portrait of Leonardo Da Vinci.
One of the wonders of the Royal Palace is that it is connected with Cappella della Sindone: the Genius of Guarino Guarini built it one floor elevated compared to the presbytery of the Duomo, just to allow direct access from the Royal apartments.
In 2 hours in the company of your guide, you will learn too much about the Royal family, Italian uification history and the Holy Shroud!
Itinerary
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Pass By: Torino Tours - Guided Tours of Turin by Stefano, 10124 Turin Italy
Trour is offered by Torino Tours
Stop At: Palazzo Reale, Piazzetta Reale 1 Piazza Castello, 10122 Turin Italy
Your guide will meet you at the entrance of the Royal Palace to lead you through the history and architecture of the Savoy's home, kings of Italy until 1946.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Armeria Reale, Piazza Castello 191, 10122 Turin Italy
You will see the wonderful Rotyal Armoury, which holds a great collection of weapons and renaissance and oriental armours, exhibited at the Galleria Beaumont
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Biblioteca Reale di Torino, Piazza Castello 191, 10122 Turin Italy
You will also see the Royal Library, which holds more than 2 hundreds thousands books and were it's preserved the self-portrait of Leonardo Da Vinci (it is usually not exposed)
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone, Piazza San Giovanni, 10122 Turin Italy
One interesting detail of the Royal Palace is that it is connected with Cappella della Sindone. The innovative architect, Guarino Guarini designed it to be elevated by one floor, to match the height of the presbytery of the Duomo, which allows direct access from the Royal Apartments. This is the final stop of your tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Giardini Reali - Musei Reali di Torino, Piazza Castello, 189 Musei Reali di Torino, 10122 Turin Italy
Your guide will greet you at Royal Gardens, where if you wish, you can seat and relax
Duration: 15 minutes
Duration:2 hours
Commences in:Torino, Italy
Country:Italy
City:Torino
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