{"id":27658,"date":"2022-06-23T00:04:57","date_gmt":"2022-06-22T22:04:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/checkinblog.it\/?p=27658"},"modified":"2022-06-23T00:04:57","modified_gmt":"2022-06-22T22:04:57","slug":"what-to-see-tickets-palazzina-di-caccia-of-stupinigi-near-turin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/checkinblog.it\/en\/what-to-see-tickets-palazzina-di-caccia-of-stupinigi-near-turin\/","title":{"rendered":"Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi (Turin): what to see, information for visitors and how to arrive from the city centre"},"content":{"rendered":"

This hunting lodge <\/strong>is located few kilometres away from the capital city of Piedmont <\/strong>and it is considered one of the most extraordinary eighteenth century complexes across Europe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It is one of the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy<\/strong> in northern Italy<\/strong> and for this reason it was included in UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong> list in 1997<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

—> The top 11 activities to do in Turin<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a> <—<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

What to see in the Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi<\/span><\/h2>\n

The building was designed by the architect Filippo Juvarra<\/strong>, works started on 1729<\/strong> and finished at the end of the century.<\/p>\n

Apart from hunting and leisure, during the 18th-19th centuries<\/strong> the Palazzina di caccia was also used by the Savoy family<\/strong> for parties and marriages. Later it became the residence of Napoleon<\/strong> (early 19th century) and then of Queen Margherita<\/strong> (20th century).<\/p>\n

The palace is surrounded by a beautiful park<\/strong> designed by a French gardener in 1740<\/strong>. Today (May 2022) it is closed but hopefully it should reopen to public soon.<\/em><\/p>\n

The estate is huge so the itinerary<\/strong> includes the rooms<\/strong> with a significant historial and artistic relevance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Here you find my favourite ones. Then, at the end of the article there are some useful information to plan your visit<\/strong> of the Palazzina di caccia: opening hours, prices and how to get there from Turin.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Juvarra\u2019s Stable<\/span><\/h3>\n

The visit starts in this room, where at its centre stands the symbol of Stupinigi<\/strong>: the stag<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It was made by the turin sculptor Francesco Ladatte in 1766 and originally it was located on the top of the hunting lodge\u2019s dome<\/strong>. For safety reason it was replaced by a copy in 1992. The room firstly served as a stable, then as a Portrait Gallery of the Savoy family<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Palazzina<\/a>
Juvarra’s Stable – Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Stupinigi\u2019s Library<\/span><\/h3>\n

This space was added in 1852<\/strong> and it features some elements not belonging to the original decoration.<\/p>\n

Indeed, the boiseries<\/strong> were created for the Royal Palace in Turin<\/strong> in 1738 and they were moved to Stupinigi one century later.<\/p>\n

\"Places<\/a>
Stupinigi’s Library – Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Game Room<\/span><\/h3>\n

The stunning frescoes on the vault<\/strong> date back to 1765 whilst decorations of the walls have a clear Chinese style influence<\/strong>, which is also present in other pieces of furniture.<\/p>\n

\"Visit<\/a>
Game Room – Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Hexagonal Hall<\/span><\/h3>\n

This area has a Rococ\u00f2 style influence<\/strong> with frescoes, stuccos and other decorations that were made during the second half of the 18th century.<\/p>\n

\"Best<\/a>
Hexagonal Hall – Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Perspectives Room<\/span><\/h3>\n

Restoration work were carried out recently in order to preserve the beauty of the series of frescoes<\/strong> realised in 1751-1753.<\/p>\n

The space was also used as a music room.<\/p>\n

\"Tickets<\/a>
Perspectives Room – Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Bedroom<\/span><\/h3>\n

The paintings above the doors reveal that this area was firstly used as a dining room<\/strong> and then Queen Margherita converted it into a bedroom.<\/p>\n

The furniture is a magnificent example of 18th century cabinet-making<\/strong> and it features some pieces moved here from other Royal Residences.<\/p>\n

\"What<\/a>
Bedroom – Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Central Hall<\/span><\/h3>\n

This elliptical room is definitely the highlight of the Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi<\/strong> and it is located exactly at the centre of St. Andrew\u2019s cross<\/strong> with the Royal Apartments and guest rooms collocated in its arm.<\/p>\n

The hall was designed and decorated by Filippo Juvarra<\/strong> in the first half of the 18th century while the bronze and crystal chandelier was added in 1773 for the marriage between Maria Theresa of Savoy and Count Carlo Filippo d\u2019Artois.<\/p>\n

\"Top<\/a>
Central Hall – Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

St. Hubert Chapel and Antechapel<\/span><\/h3>\n

The tour ends in this area which was restored in 2013-2014.<\/p>\n

The masterpiece<\/strong> is undoubtedly the painting of the <\/strong>\u201cMiracle of St. Hubert<\/strong>\u201d. It represents the spiritual conversion of Hubert<\/strong> whilst he was hunting a stag in the forest. The episode was celebrated across the most important European courts as Hubert became the originator of ethical hunting behavior<\/strong> and it was then recognised as the saint patron of hunters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"St<\/a>
St Hubert’s Chapel – Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Useful information to visit the Palazzina di caccia di Stupinigi<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are many and many things to see so the visit can last 1 o 2 hours<\/strong>, also depending on your interests.<\/p>\n

Tourists can download for free the official \u201cPalazzina di caccia of Stupinigi\u2019s app<\/strong>\u201d which can be used as an audio guide<\/strong>. In this case the tour lasts around 65 minutes.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Opening hours<\/strong>: from Tuesday to Friday from 10 am to 5:30 pm; Saturdays, Sundays and public Holidays from 10 am to 6:30 pm.<\/p>\n

Last admission<\/strong> allowed is within 30 minutes before closing.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Entrance ticket prices<\/strong> are the following (updated on May 2022):<\/p>\n