The Palazzo Madama of Turin is one of the most visited monuments in the city, along with the Egyptian Museums, the Mole Antonelliana, the Royal Museums, the Automobile Museum and the GAM.
- Plan your visit in advance; the earlier you do it, the more options you’ll have for choosing the day and time slot.
- Book your tours online and download your ticket to your phone to skip the lines at the ticket office.
- If you’re not staying in accommodation near the monument, check public transportation options in advance and how long it takes to reach there!
- Dress comfortably and in layers so you can adapt to different temperatures.
Palazzo Madama tours offered:
– Turin: Palazzo Madama Museum of Ancient Art Entrance Ticket. Experience Palazzo Madama in the heart of Turin, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the museum’s ancient art collections, with over 70,000 works from the Early Middle Ages to the Baroque period.
– Turin: Night at Palazzo Madama. A night visit with extraordinary opening of the wonderful Palazzo Madama, icon of Turin! Discover one of the highlights of Turin on a guided tour.
– Turin: Palazzo Madama, Civic Museum of Ancient Art Entry Ticket. Explore the grand collection of art at the Palazzo Madama with this admission ticket. See the fantastic Museum of Ancient Art, with more than 70,000 pieces of art. Marvel at the examples of fine paintings, sculpture, ceramics, gold and silver, furniture, illuminated manuscripts and more, dating from the Middle Ages through the Baroque era.
– Turin: Baroque Turin, Explore Piazza Castello on a self-Guided Audio Tour. This self-guided audio tour lets you discover the beautiful Baroque palaces and churches on Turin’s Piazza Castello at your own pace using the VoiceMap mobile app.
- Roman Origins: Palazzo Madama stands on what was the entrance to the city of Turin in Roman times, known then as Augusta Taurinorum. Remains of the ancient Roman gate are still visible in the palace’s foundations.
- Name from a Nickname: The name “Palazzo Madama” comes from the nickname given to two women of the Savoy royal family who lived there. First was Christine of France, wife of Duke Victor Amadeus I of Savoy, and then Marie Jeanne Baptiste of Savoy-Nemours, wife of Duke Charles Emmanuel II.
- Fusion of Architectural Styles: Palazzo Madama is a perfect example of a fusion of different architectural styles. The back part of the palace retains the medieval towers and the appearance of a fortress, while the front facade is a Baroque work designed by architect Filippo Juvarra in the 18th century.
- Hall of the Subalpine Senate: Between 1848 and 1864, Palazzo Madama housed the Senate of the Kingdom of Sardinia. The Hall of the Subalpine Senate, where the sessions were held, is still preserved and can be visited inside the palace museum.
- The Civic Museum of Ancient Art: Since 1934, Palazzo Madama has been home to the Civic Museum of Ancient Art, which hosts a vast collection of artworks, furnishings, and historical artifacts. Among the most prized pieces are works by great artists such as Antonello da Messina and Giovanni Battista Tiepolo.
