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The church of San Massimo was built between 1844-53 and is one of the most interesting examples of "Carlo Albertine classicism". The magnificent pronaos supported by Corinthian columns stands in front of the facade adorned with... more

This building has always been used for official purposes and has been the seat of the Provincial government since 1940. Construction of the palazzo was begun around 1675 for Count Flaminio Antonio Ripa di Giaglione, a counsello... more

If you go to Valentino park and take a walk behind the Turin Exhibition Centre, you will come across the superb "Fountain of the Months". An example of technological development during the Belle Epoque, it was designed and buil... more

This was the base of the city extensions during the 17th century, planned by Amedeo di Castellamonte, uniting Piazza Castello and Piazza Vittorio. Flanked by buildings on both sides, which are perfectly in proportion both in he... more

The Royal Library is housed under the porticoes on the ground floor of the Royal Palace. It is essential for scholars of the Savoy family. The library was fitted out on the orders of Carlo Alberto by Pelagio Palagi around 1840... more

The church of Santa Cristina was built on the request of Madama Reale, Maria Cristina, in 1639 on the project of Carlo di Castellamonte. The facade erected between 1715 and 1718, is the work of Juvarra. It has one nave and is r... more

The Palazzo Carpano is situated opposite the Church of San Filippo. It is a beautiful example of Piedmontese baroque building, and was constructed by the architect Garove in 1686 and added to in the eighteenth century. At the b... more

On the right of the Gran Madre di Dio, along the slopes of the hill, is the road that leads to the Villa della Regina from which it takes its name. A grandiose baroque construction, from the beginning of the 18th century, it ha... more

The church of San Domenico was the seat of the Inquisition during the 13th century. The most persecuted families were the Valdesi and the Templari who also had houses and churches in the city. The small door through which those... more

The Neo-Baroque facade of Palazzo Ceriana can be seen right in front of the Piazza Solferino, one of the city's loveliest squares. Built in 1878, the palazzo was designed by Carlo Ceppi, a connoisseur of the tastes of the city'... more