Palazzo Madama

An eclectic building

Address:

Piazza Castello - Villa della Regina per strada comunale Santa Margherita
10121 - Centre
Turin

Nearest Bus or Train:

61

Open Hours:

Not available

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 habitation of the Savoy family, site of the signing of important treaties, and the Italian Senate took its seat here when Turin was the capital. Today it houses the Antica museum of art. It's historical date is somewhat difficult to determine because it is the result of continual restructuring. The oldest part is the Roman Porta Pretoria. The back of the building dates back to a thirteenth century castle which can still be seen in the two towers situated at the corners. The typically baroque facade was built in the seventeeth century by the architect Filippo Juvarra. The internal staircase is also attributed to him and is one of the best examples of the Piedmontese baroque style.

Back