Graneri della Roccia Palace
The Palazzo Graneri della Roccia, located in via Bogino in Turin, is a significant example of Piedmontese Baroque architecture. Built between 1681 and 1699 according to the design of architect Giovanni Francesco Baroncelli for Marc’Antonio Graneri, commendatory abbot of Entremont and First Almoner of the court, the palace represents one of the most prestigious noble […]
Lascaris Palace
Palazzo Lascaris, located in via Alfieri in Turin, is a historically significant building, built between 1663 and 1665 according to the design of Amedeo di Castellamonte and commissioned by Count Giovanni Battista Beggiamo di Sant’Albano e Cervere. The building is an extraordinary example of Baroque architecture, characterized by a sober yet imposing facade that reflects […]
Cisterna Palace
Palazzo Cisterna, also known as Palazzo dal Pozzo della Cisterna, is one of the architectural gems of Turin, located at via Maria Vittoria 12. Built starting from 1675 at the request of the Ripa di Giaglione family, the initial project is attributed to architects Antonio Maurizio Valperga or his brother Andrea. Subsequently, the palace became […]
Church of San Filippo Neri
The Church of San Filippo Neri in Turin is a remarkable example of Baroque architecture and one of the most significant places of worship in the city. Located on Via Maria Vittoria, the church represents the largest religious building in Turin, with a length of 69 meters and a width of 37 meters. Construction began […]
Cinema Museum
The National Cinema Museum of Turin is an institution of international relevance located in the historic Mole Antonelliana, a symbol of the city. Founded in 1958 by the cinema historian Maria Adriana Prolo, the museum represents a journey through the history of cinema, from its origins to the present day. The current headquarters in the […]
Asinari di San Marzano Palace
Palazzo Asinari di San Marzano, located at Via Maria Vittoria 4 in Turin, is a remarkable example of late 17th-century Baroque architecture. Built between 1684 and 1686 according to the design of architect Michelangelo Garove, the palace was commissioned by the Marquis Asinari di San Marzano. Garove, known for his role as engineer to the […]
Church of San Lorenzo
The Church of San Lorenzo in Turin, also known as the Royal Church of San Lorenzo, is one of the masterpieces of Italian Baroque and an extraordinary example of the architectural skill of Guarino Guarini. Located in Piazza Castello, the church was built between 1668 and 1687, on the initiative of Emanuele Filiberto di Savoia, […]
Church of Santa Cristina
The Church of Santa Cristina in Turin, located in Piazza San Carlo, is a baroque masterpiece that embodies the rich artistic and religious history of the city. Its construction began in 1639, by the will of Maria Cristina of France, regent of Piedmont, in memory of her son Francesco Giacinto di Savoia. The initial design […]
Valperga Galleani Palace
Palazzo Valperga Galleani, located in Via Alfieri in Turin, is a remarkable example of Baroque architecture, once the residence of the noble Valperga Galleani family. This palace, also known as Palazzo del Conte Verde, was built in the 17th century and later expanded in the 18th century. The name of the palace comes from its […]
Mauritian Basilica
The Mauriziana Basilica in Turin, officially dedicated to Saints Maurice and Lazarus, is one of the most fascinating churches in the city, both for its history and for the artistic value it represents. Located in Via Milano, the basilica was built between 1679 and 1699 according to the design of Antonio Bettino for the Confraternity […]
