The Palazzina of Stupinigi of Turin is one of the most visited monuments in the city, along with the Egyptian Museums, the Mole Antonelliana, the Royal Museums, Palazzo Madama, 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.
Palazzina of Stupinigi tours offered:
– 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. (Last was in 2024!)
- 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.
