The savoy residences: a complex of historical buildings recognised by UNESCO as a world heritage site.

The capital of the Duchy of Savoy, the Kingdom of Sardinia and then the first capital of Italy, Torino oers a circuit of great historical and architectural interest: the Savoy Residences.
In addition to the Royal Palace, the official residence of the Savoys until 1865, the circuit includes palaces, residences and castles in the city centre and in the surrounding towns.
Torino is home to Palazzo Chiablese, the Royal Armoury, the Royal Library, Palazzo Madama, Palazzo Carignano, Villa della Regina, and the Valentino Castle.
In the area around the city, the castles of Rivoli, Moncalieri, Venaria, Agliè, Racconigi, and Govone can be visited. The Hunting Lodge by Juvarra can be admired in Stupinigi and there is also the royal estate in Pollenzo.
Some of these (first and foremost Rivoli, the location of the Museum of the same name) host events, exhibitions and cultural initiatives not only of local interest.
In 1997, this complex of historical buildings was recognised as a world heritage site by Unesco. Detail of armour in the Royal Armoury.