Palazzo Madama
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- The magnificent palace known as Palazzo Madama, Turin is located in Piedmont and is a UNESCO World Heritage site because of its historical significance. Currently, it houses the priceless collection of the Museo Civico d’Arte Antica, the municipal museum of ancient art in Turin. Palazzo Madama's exhibition has 70,000 pieces ranging from the Medieval era to the late 18th century. Here’s what you need to make your visit to Palazzo Madam extra special.
If you are on a budget
When you are in Turin and want to explore the best of it at a reasonable price, experience tickets are your best option. Visit Palazzo Madama and the medieval garden with a guide, and learn about its history through the rich art collection.If you are looking to explore more in Turin
Your best bet is the combo tickets when you want to explore the city. While you can enjoy several historical art museums and monuments, the deal also offers fantastic discounts.
Free Entry
Minors below the age of 18, people with disabilities and their caretakers, school classes, holders of the Abbonamento Musei/Torino Card and other promotional cards offered by the local authorities, etc., can enjoy free entry. Similarly, visitors over 65 years or 18-25 years of age, groups of over 20 pax, and members of associations recognized by Fondazione Torino Musei can leverage discounted tickets.
- Apart from the Palazzo Madama history, you can find an overview of the entire city's history, from the Roman Gate through the Middle Ages fortification and finally the castle of the Acaja rulers. Don’t miss these must-see-sights during your visit.
Museo Civico d’Arte Antica
Museo Civico d’Arte Antica or ‘the Civic Museum of Ancient Art’ features a well-known collection of artwork from the Renaissance, Baroque, and medieval eras. Explore one of Italy's largest collections of decorative arts, which includes precious Meissen porcelain, Delftware, and finely embroidered textiles. A modest Roman collection can be admired here, together with medieval stone carvings and Renaissance artwork in its beautiful baroque halls.Lapidario Medievale
Lapidario Medievale or the medieval stonework collection in the basement of Palazzo Madama Turin consists of a magnificent collection of stone jewelry, mosaics, sculptures, and other great pieces. Check out the beautiful floor mosaic found in the renovation of Santa Maria Cathedral of Acqui dating back to 1120-1130. Another important piece is Capital with Original Sin depicting Eve and Adam’s sin.Medieval Garden
The medieval Garden was built in the moat of Palazzo Madama as a part of the expansion and furnishings of the castle, as indicated in the 15th-century documents. There is a ‘hortus’ (vegetable garden), a ‘viridarium’ (forest and orchard), and an ‘iardinum domini’ (prince's garden) in the garden. These are some of the priceless details from historic records kept at Palazzo Madama that provide a picture of life in the former Castle of Turin between 1400 and 1500.Fifteenth-century castle
In Palazzo Madama, you not only discover the history of Turin but about the 15th-century castle itself. The entire ground floor is dedicated to the rich history of the castle and its various owner.Treasure Tower and Baroque Rooms
The sumptuous baroque rooms on the 1st floor of Palazzo Madama housed the apartments of the two royal Madames. Antonello da Messina's Portrait of a Man can be found in the Treasure Tower. The first-floor Baroque chambers feature art from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, including paintings and furniture by Pifetti and Prunotto in richly designed settings.
- Turin is famed for its various art galleries, eateries, cathedrals, palaces, opera houses, piazzas, parks, gardens, theaters, libraries, museums, and other establishments. Don’t miss out on these surreal places of interest while you’re in the city.
Venaria Reale
A beautiful town tucked away in Turin, Venaria Reale is another UNESCO World Heritage site formerly owned by the House of Savoy. The Palace of Venaria is the epitome of luxury, royalty, and grace. It served as a hunting base for Charles Emanuel II during his visit. Visit Venaria Realia and its simply exquisite Royal Garden with Venaria Reale tickets.Musei Reali
Museo d'Arte Orientale is housed at the eighteenth-century town palace of Palazzo Mazzonis. The galleries here feature artwork from South and Southeast Asia, an Italian collection of Chinese funerary art, religious and secular artwork from Japan, artwork from the Himalayas, and Islamic artwork. Visit this museum which has the largest collection of 2,200 pieces, representing creative and cultural traditions from Asia with Museo d’Arte Orientale tickets.Pinacoteca Albertina
From Filippo Lippi to the Caravaggesque, to the masters of the Royal Academy of Turin, there is a distinguished collection of artworks at the Pinacoteca Albertina. Established in the 17th century as an academy for painters, sculptors, and architects, you can expect some of the best temporary fine art exhibitions here. Visit this historical institution with Pinacoteca Albertina tickets.Museo Egizio
The Museo Egizio is solely focused on ancient Egyptian civilization. It is regarded as having one of the world's biggest collections of Egyptian antiquities, with more than 30,000 pieces, and is second only to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo in terms of importance. Visit this museum with Museo Egizio tickets.Museo d'Arte Orientale
Museo d'Arte Orientale is housed at the eighteenth-century town palace of Palazzo Mazzonis. The galleries here feature artwork from South and Southeast Asia, an Italian collection of Chinese funerary art, religious and secular artwork from Japan, artwork from the Himalayas, and Islamic artwork. Visit this museum which has the largest collection of 2,200 pieces, representing creative and cultural traditions from Asia with Museo d’Arte Orientale tickets.