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Residences of the Royal House of Savoy

residenze sabaude in Piemonte · 피에몬테주

8 story sections12 min 15 s in all

group of structures in Italy

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation1:59

    Beyond the walls of the central Royal Palace lies a vast and ambitious architectural network known as the Co-ro-na dee De-leet-zee, or the Crown of Delights. This is not just a collection of buildings; it is a comprehensive…

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  2. 2Stupinigi — The Magnificence of the Royal Hunt1:36

    We travel to the southwestern fringe of the city to visit the Pa-lat-zee-nah dee Cat-cha dee Stoo-pee-nee-jee. This is not a palace in the traditional sense, but a 'hunting lodge'—though its scale tells a different story. …

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  3. 3Venaria Reale — The Versailles of the North1:31

    Our journey continues to the northwest, to the grand complex of Ve-nah-ree-ah Re-ah-le. If To-ree-no has a rival to Versailles, this is it. …

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  4. 4Villa della Regina — The Queen's Vineyards1:24

    Crossing the Po River and ascending the hills that overlook To-ree-no, we reach the Vil-la del-la Re-jee-na. This residence offers a more intimate and scenic perspective on Sah-voy life. …

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  5. 5Castello di Rivoli — The Unfinished Dream1:31

    Standing at the mouth of the Soo-zah Valley is the Cas-tel-lo dee Ree-vo-lee, a site that tells a story of both ancient defense and interrupted ambition. This fortress dates back to the 11th century, but in 1718, King Vic-tor…

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  6. 6Castello del Valentino — A Tale of Two Facades1:18

    Nestled within the city's largest park, the Cas-tel-lo del Val-en-tee-no is a unique architectural hybrid. Purchased by the Sah-voy in 1564, it became the favorite residence of Ma-ree Chris-tine of France, the wife of Vic-tor…

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  7. 7Urban Planning — The Architecture of Absolute Power1:17

    As we survey the network of residences, we must understand the urban planning that connected them. The Sah-voy were masters of the 'architecture of command.' Under rulers like Charles Em-man-u-el the First and architects like…

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  8. 8Closing1:39

    The Residences of the Royal House of Sah-voy are more than just beautiful buildings; they are a detailed chapter in European history. In 1997, UNESCO recognized their 'universal value,' noting that they represent a comprehensive…

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What is Residences of the Royal House of Savoy?

Residences of the Royal House of Savoy is a place in 피에몬테주 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location피에몬테주
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Total length12 min 15 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates45.0725, 7.6858
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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