Palazzina of Stupinigi Tour and Curiosities

The Palazzina of Stupinigi is one of the most visited monuments in the city, along with the Egyptian Museum, the Mole Antonelliana, the Automobile Museum, the Royal Museums, Palazzo Madama, the Reggia of Venaria and the GAM.

Here are some useful tips for arriving prepared:

1. Plan your visit in advance; the earlier you do it, the more options you'll have for choosing the day and time slot. During weekends, there will be more people, but there's always a limited number of visitors for each time slot to avoid endless queues.
2. Book your tours online and download your ticket to your phone to skip the lines at the ticket office.
3. If you're not staying in accommodation near the monument, check public transportation options in advance and how long it takes to reach there. Find your perfect stay near the Palazzina of Stupinigi!
4. Dress comfortably and in layers so you can adapt to different temperatures.

Tour Offered

ADVICE: For the all tours it's important to arrive about ten minutes before the scheduled visit time to organize everything.

- Turin: Stupinigi Royal Hunting Lodge Entry Ticket. Visit the Stupinigi Royal Hunting Lodge with an entry ticket and the app audioguide. Discover this UNESCO World Heritage Site, a marvel of late-Baroque architecture, with its displays of 18th-century decor.

- Turin: Stupinigi Palace UNESCO Site Guided Historical Tour. Enjoy an hour-and-a-half guided tour of the fantastic UNESCO World Heritage Site at Stupinigi Palace. Marvel at unique natural and architectural masterpieces, and see the elegant preserved palace.

- Stupinigi Hunting Lodge & Sacra of San Michele. Beyond Turin there are several wonderful places that we can reach, such as the Hunting Palace of Stupinigi, was built in the 1730s to a design by Juvarra and is peraphs his finest work.

- Turin: Stupinigi Palace guided Tour. Enjoy 1.5 hours of guided experience and together with an expert tour guide discover the magnificent Stupinigi Palace, UNESCO World Heritage site.

- Stupinigi Castle. Get the most out of limited time in Turin with this private tour to the magnificent Stupinigi Castle. Avoid the hassle and crowds of public transport and benefit from the luxury of having a private driver who takes you directly to Stupinigi Castle. Then, once inside, you can explore the castle at a relaxed pace, free from the rush and restrictions of traveling with a big tour group.

Curiosities of Palazzina of Stupinigi

Here are some particular features that make Reggia of Venaria even more interesting!😊

1) Royal Residence: The Stupinigi Hunting Lodge was commissioned by Victor Amadeus II of Savoy in 1729 as a royal hunting residence. It was designed by the architect Filippo Juvarra, one of the greatest exponents of Italian Baroque.

2) Unique Shape: The building's layout has a Saint Andrew's cross shape, which was unique and innovative for its time. This particular configuration allowed for a panoramic view in all directions, ideal for hunting.

3) Rich Decoration: The interiors of the lodge are decorated with frescoes, gilded stuccoes, and fine furnishings, many of which were created by prominent artists of the time, such as Giovanni Battista Crosato and Giuseppe Maria Bonzanigo.

4) Symbol of the Stag: Outside the lodge, atop the central dome, there is a statue of a stag, a symbol of hunting. This statue has become an icon of the residence and represents its original purpose.

5) Multifunctional Use: Although it was originally built as a hunting residence, the lodge has been used over the centuries for various events and celebrations, including royal weddings and state receptions.

6) Museum of Art and Furnishings: Today, the Stupinigi Hunting Lodge houses the Museum of Art and Furnishings, which preserves numerous pieces of furniture and art objects from the period, offering a glimpse into the life of the Piedmontese nobility.

7) UNESCO World Heritage: The Stupinigi Hunting Lodge is part of the Savoy Residences, a collection of royal dwellings recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 for their historical and architectural significance.

It should also be mentioned that on June 17, 2024, after 182 years, a civil wedding took place at the Stupinigi Hunting Lodge! The last wedding held there was between Victor Emmanuel II and Maria Adelaide of Austria on  April 12, 1842!

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If you intend to visit other museums and breathtaking attractions, don't hesitate to check out the other pages below!

- Tour and Curiosities of Egyptian Museum

- Tour and Curiosities of Mole Antonelliana

- Tour and Curiosities of Royal Museums

- Tour and Curiosities of Automobile Museum

- Tour and Curiosities of Basilica of Superga

- Tour and Curiosities of Palazzo Madama

- Tour and Curiosities of Reggia of Venaria

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How to get here!

- "Torino Caselle" airport (16 km from the centre of the City). This kind of airport is useful for who take an international close fly.


- "Milano Malpensa" airport (130 km from the centre of the city). This kind of airport is useful for who take an intercontinental fly.


- "Torino Porta Nuova" train station (1 km from the centre of the city). Very useful for those coming from other Italian cities.


- "Torino Porta Susa" train station (2 km from the centre of the city). Very useful for those want to visit or stay in a confort area but not exactly in the central part of the city.


- "Genova" port (160 km from the centre of the city). The nearest place for those who would like to arrive by ferry

Mole Antonelliana, one of the symbol of the city