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Architectural: C (i) (ii) (iv) (v) Reference. 823bis. Inscription. 1997 (21st Session) The Castle of Moncalieri is a palace in Moncalieri (Metropolitan City of Turin), Piedmont, in northern Italy. It is one of the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites in 1997. [1]
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- Reggia di Venaria Reale. What to see or do: Stunning Baroque architecture, extensive gardens and parks, historical exhibits, art exhibitions, concerts, and events.
- Piazza San Carlo. Piazza San Carlo is a historic square in the town of Moncalieri, located just outside of Turin, Italy. The square dates back to the 16th century and is famous for its beautiful arcades, historic buildings, and charming atmosphere.
- Palazzo Reale. A historic palace located in the town of Moncalieri, just outside Turin, Italy. What to see or do: Visitors can explore the magnificent palace with its stunning architecture, artwork, and furnishings from the Savoy era.
- Egyptian Museum. The Egyptian Museum of Moncalieri is a small museum dedicated to the history and civilization of ancient Egypt. What to see or do: Visitors can admire a collection of over 2,000 artifacts, including statues, jewelry, mummies, and papyri.
Moncalieri. Situated on the outskirts of Turin, the town dates back to 1228 and is known as the "City of the Proclamation", a famous document with which Vittorio Emanuele II addressed the Parliament to accept the conditions imposed by Austria for peace. Crossed by the river Po, it extends partly on the plain and partly in the hills.
The 12th-century Castello di Moncalieri was the first fortress built by Thomas I of Savoy just south of the centre of Turin, commanding the southern access to the city.
CASTELLO DI MONCALIERI. From fortress to Royal Residence. One of the oldest of the Savoy residences, the Castle of Moncalieri, located just a short way from Torino, rises in all its restrained monumentality to guard the River Po. Built in the medieval period for defence purposes, it was transformed by the Savoy into a “ place of delight ...
The Castle of Moncalieri is a palace in Turin in northern Italy. It is one of the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites in 1997. The first structure was a fortress built by Thomas I of Savoy around 1100 on a hill, to command the main southern access to Turin. In the mid-15th century Yolanda of Valois ...
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History Buffs - Moncalieri is home to many historical sites such as the Castle of Moncalieri, which was the residence of the House of Savoy, and the Church of Santa Maria della Scala, which dates back to the 13th century. 2. Couples and Romantics - Moncalieri is a picturesque town with a quaint atmosphere that is perfect for a romantic getaway.
