Royal Palace of Turin

Where: Piazzetta Reale 1, Turin
Best for: Savoy royal seat
Allow: 3 hours
Best time: Regular weekly schedule: closed Wednesday

In 1563 Emanuele Filiberto made Turin the capital of the Savoy duchy and established his court in the former bishop’s palace. In 1584 Carlo Emanuele I commissioned Ascanio Vitozzi to design a new residence. After 1643, Amedeo di Castellamonte and Carlo Morello carried the work forward, turning the palace into a building shaped by generations of court life.

The state rooms preserve that layered history in their carved ceilings and large allegorical paintings. Jan Miel and Charles Dauphin worked on the first-floor rooms; Daniel Seyter frescoed the gallery overlooking the gardens, and Bartolomeo Guidobono decorated apartments on the ground floor. A later addition was the Staircase of Honour, built in 1862.

The Chapel of the Holy Shroud carries the itinerary into Guarino Guarini’s Baroque architecture. Guarini inserted three great inward-leaning arches into the older cylindrical body; above them, six staggered tiers of arches converge at the star and dove at the summit. The chapel was built to house the linen relic, now kept in a special case in the left aisle of Turin Cathedral.

A standard Musei Reali ticket gives the day to explore the palace rooms and connected collections, including the Chapel, Royal Armoury, Sabauda Gallery and Museum of Antiquities. Daily openings can vary, and the standard ticket does not include exhibitions in the Sale Chiablese; check each exhibition’s current ticket terms. Allow about three hours for a visit, or longer to explore more of the collections; the ticket allows a pause and re-entry during the day.

Three works worth finding

If you see nothing else, see these.

The state rooms
Look up for carved ceilings and large allegorical paintings among the rooms decorated by Jan Miel and Charles Dauphin.
The Queen’s Gallery and Royal Armoury
Opened in 1837, the Armoury’s collection contains more than 5,000 works spanning prehistory to the early 20th century; it is housed in Beaumont’s decorated Queen’s Gallery.
Guarini’s Chapel of the Holy Shroud
Guarini placed three inward-leaning arches over the older cylindrical body; above them, six staggered tiers converge at the star and dove.

Plan your visit

Booking: Check booking requirements
Time needed: 3 hours
Best time: Regular weekly schedule: closed Wednesday. Special openings and access to individual sections vary by day; check the live daily calendar.
Getting there: From Porta Nuova, walk about 1.4 km / 20 minutes via Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, Piazza Carlo Felice, Via Roma and Piazza Castello, then through the gate with the Dioscuri statues to Piazzetta Reale. Confirm live transit information if using public transport.
Accessibility: Lift to palace piano nobile; door width 75 cm; ticket-office staff assistance required. Wheelchair users currently cannot access the Kitchens (basement), King’s Apartment or Queen Elena’s Apartment. Verify route access with museum.

€15 full. The €2 reduced ticket is for EU citizens and citizens of countries with reciprocity agreements, aged 18–24. Eligible free tickets are issued at the ticket office only. Rates checked 2026-10-22. No advance reservation required for individuals and groups up to six; advance purchase gives entry priority. Groups of seven or more and school groups must reserve. Free tickets only at the ticket office.

Allow about three hours for the Musei Reali, depending on your interests. The ticket is valid all day and permits exit and re-entry.

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Good to know

What does the standard ticket include?

The standard ticket covers the regular Musei Reali route through the Royal Palace, Chapel of the Holy Shroud, Royal Armoury, Sabauda Gallery and Museum of Antiquities. Exhibitions in the Sale Chiablese are excluded; check each show’s current ticket terms. Check the live daily openings for which other sections are accessible.

How much is admission?

The standard full ticket is €15. The €2 reduced ticket is for EU citizens and citizens of countries with reciprocity agreements, aged 18–24. Eligible free tickets, including those for under-18s, are issued at the ticket office. Rates checked on 22 October 2026; confirm current terms before travelling.

Do I need to reserve in advance?

Individuals and parties of up to six can visit without a reservation; advance purchase gives priority at entry. Groups of seven or more and school groups must reserve. Free tickets are available only at the ticket office.

When are the Royal Museums open?

The regular weekly schedule closes on Wednesdays. Special openings and which sections are accessible can vary by date, so check the live calendar for your chosen day before setting out.

Can I visit the palace in a wheelchair?

A lift reaches the palace’s piano nobile; its door is 75 cm wide and ticket-office staff assistance is required. Wheelchair users currently cannot access the Kitchens, in the basement, the King’s Apartment or Queen Elena’s Apartment. Ask about access for your planned route.

Can I see the Shroud at the palace?

No. The Shroud itself is not normally visible: it remains sealed in a conservation case inside a protective metal enclosure at Turin Cathedral and is normally removed only for public ostensions. At the palace you can visit Guarini’s Chapel, built to house the relic.