Things to do in Robassomero Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Built in 1660, it was the palace of the Savoy rulers until the end of the 1800s. Inside you can admire rooms with furnishings from the 17th and 19th centuries. Behind the palace rise the French-style royal gardens.

The Castle of Camerletto is located on a hill in the Municipality of Caselette. Its construction dates back to the 10th century. The building was renovated preserving the historical and artistic elements. Currently, it is private property.

Villa Sartirana or also known as Treasurer dates back to the eighteenth century and is located inside the Park of the Treasure of Turin. It is very rich in stuccoes and frescoes that embellish its facade and the entire interior. Over the years it has been modified, transformed and expanded. Today we can admire it in excellent condition since the renovations took place between 2009 and 2012. It is currently used as the headquarters of the “Andrea Della Corte” civic music library.

The Castle of Milanere is located in the city of Almese, was built in 1338, and was modified in 1500. The building consists of a chapel that makes the castle elegant. It is currently a private building.

The Castello di Rivoli dates back to the eleventh century and represents a fortified structure along the Valsusino route of the Via Francigena. It was built at the behest of the bishops of Turin and almost immediately passed to the Savoy who made it become a jewel of the Crown of Delights complex. The structure of the royal residence and the terraced garden were the work of the Urbinate Francesco Paciotto. The decorations of the rooms that exalted the members of the dynasty were made by painters such as Morazzone and Isidoro Bianchi.

On the slopes of Mount Musinè, one of the most important extra-urban residential complexes of the Roman era in Piedmont is preserved. The archaeological excavations, conducted since 1979, highlighted a complex spread over an area of about 3000 square meters. What remains is the ground floor of a building that had to extend even on an upper floor, of which only elements remain collapsed after the abandonment of the structure, such as painted plasters and fragments of paving. On the upper terrace the residential — master rooms developed while on the lower floor those of service (kitchens, handouts, warehouses) and servants' quarters. The finds allow dating between the 1st century AD and the 4th century AD, when the structure suffered a fire. The dominant position on a panoramic slope, with the possibility of ranging from Rivoli to the upper valley of Susa, and the accuracy in the construction of walls and finishes make it an example of great interest of manor house, perhaps of a person linked to the management of customs duties that had an exation point a little lower, along the road of Montgenevro, at the statio ad fines Cottii.

The Museum of Contemporary Art in Milan hosts international exhibitions of contemporary art that fascinate every visitor. The first presentation to the public of the entire heritage of the museum took place in 1978. Inside we can admire works by artists such as: Sol Lewitt, Richard Long, Vanessa Beecroft and Maurizio Cattelan.

The Frejus War Memorial was built by Luigi Belli and Odoardo Tabacchi. The Monument consists of a pyramid built with parts coming from the excavation of the gallery, and seven titans in white marble, which symbolize the hardness of the strength of nature. It was created to inaugurate the Frejus Gallery.

The Military Districts were created by the architect Filippo Juvarra on commission of Vittorio Amedeo II. Formed by two isolated arcades used as barracks, they represent the outlet to the west of the city and are currently the venue for museums and art events. In their dungeons we can find some World War II anti-aircraft shelters.

It was built by Guarino Guarini in XVI on the old medieval church . To the right of neo-classical facade stands a Romanesque bell tower. The interior is rich and full of decorations.

The restaurant was created in 1763 as a very small cafe and at first it was very dark, simply furnished with wooden tables and benches. After a renovation in the nineteenth century, the Caffè took the look that it preserves with care until our time. You can see the external frame in iron, the columns and the capitals in cast iron exactly like two centuries ago.

The Palazzo Saluzzo Paesana dates back to the eighteenth century and is among the most beautiful and magnificent palaces that the city has dating back to this period. The building has two different facades, one rich in friezes, masks, stuccoes and frames. Instead, the other, which gives on the Military Quarters, is much simpler, devoid of ornaments and harsh ones. Today the building is in excellent condition.

The Falletti Palace in Barolo is a noble home. The building was built in the seventeenth century by Baroncelli. Today it has a Rococo style, but it is not the original one but the result of some restorations. The Palace is now the seat of the Opera Barola and is open to the public.

The Sanctuary of Saint Anthony of Padua is located in the city of Turin and was built between 1232 and then ended in 1310. The sanctuary is called 'the holy'. This building is among the main Catholic places of worship in the city. The basilica is among the most important in the province and one of the best preserved.

The Sabaudo Senate Palace was built in the late 1600s. This building housed the Judiciary of the Savoy Senate and the Chamber of Counts. Today the Palace is the seat of some judicial offices in the city and is kept in excellent condition.

The Pietro Micca Monument is dedicated to the Savoy military who sacrificed his life during the siege of 1706 for the salvation of Turin. The statue was conceived by Giuseppe Cassano in 1863, and in the following year it was placed in the Keep of the Citadel.

Built near the Royal Palace in the 15th century in the Renaissance style, the Cathedral preserves the precious relic of the Holy Shroud.

Church of modest proportions, but of great architectural interest. It is one of the most significant works of Guarini for the complex structure and the interior, with a central plan, richly decorated of marble, stucco and gildings.

The Royal Library is among the most important libraries in the cities. It is located in the historic center, near Palazzo Madama. Thanks to its location it is easily accessible even by public transport. The Library offers many services and the opportunity to take advantage of all the materials, books, manuscripts and collections of various kinds concerning the royal family of the Savoy. In fact, the Library was established by King Charles Albert of Savoy.

The Lascaris Palace in Ventimiglia was built between 1663 and 1665. The structure was inherited to Camillo Benso Count of Cavour in the nineteenth century. Unfortunately, during World War II, he was struck by the bombings and part was destroyed. After the war, it was the seat of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Crafts and Agriculture. Since 1975 it has become the property of the region, and now it is the seat of the Regional Council.

The medieval castle built from the old Roman gates and renovated with the addition of the imposing facade of the eighteenth century by Juvarra.

Palazzo Chiablese is located in the historic center of the city. This construction dates back to the 16th century and is still in excellent condition. Over the years it has often changed its function, from the headquarters of the National Cinema Museum to the headquarters of the Regional Directorate for Cultural and Landscape Heritage of Piedmont. The Palace is also included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

This museum was inaugurated in 1837 by Carlo Alberto. It houses one of the richest collections of arms and armor 's  in the world. Weapons of the prehistoric, classical, medieval age and from the nineteenth century. There is also a rich collection of coins.

Rebuilt in the early twentieth century in neo-baroque style, it is popular in Turin for a well-known mechanical nativity scene. Inside, it is richly decorated in Baroque style with cherubs'heads, scrolls, rich polychromes.

City Gates of the Roman Taurinorum (Porta principalis) and part of the medieval fortress, the Palatium from which they derive their name.

The historic building  Palazzo Madama houses  the  Civic  Museum of  Ancient Art , which houses a vast collection of art and beyond. There are two paths in which to admire both the history of the environments that the beauty of the exhibits.

The lyrical opera has its place in the Theatre Regio in Turin. Its origins date back to the early eighteenth century by the architect Filippo Juvarra and Benedetto Alfieri. A theaterof great prestige of about 2,500 seats between stalls and boxes.

A magnificent building of the  seventeenth century, residence of the kings, including the Dukes of Savoy. It reflects the work of Turin's most important  artists and it houses  royal apartments, decorated with precious objects from the seventeenth to the twentieth century.

The Turinetti Palace in Pertengo was built around 1800. Over the years it was destroyed three times due to bombings in 1942 and 1943. Today it is located in Piazza S. Carlo and is in excellent condition thanks to the renovations done.

It was built in the late seventeenth century by the Princes of Carignano and used use by the royal family who came here to enjoy the plays. It is part of the group of theaters that make up the Teatro Stabile di Torino.

The Palazzo dell'Accademia delle Scienze in Turin is home to the homonymous Academy and was built at the behest of Maria Giovanna Baptist of Savoia Nemours in 1679. The most important room is that of the World Map where the College originally was based. The name comes from the two precious globes of the Venetian Vincenzo Maria Coronelli that are preserved inside it. Another important room is that of Reading where the walls are covered with bookstores that contain collections of ancient books.

The collection of the Egyptian Museum is one of the largest in the world after Cairo. It was founded in 1824 by Carlo Felice. The collection has been enriched more and more arriving to the 30 million pieces we see today.

Located next to the sister church of San Carlo, close to the southern side of square San Carlo. The front it slightly concave, according to the Baroque era.

The Monument to Emanuele Filiberto was built by Carlo Marochetti at the will of Carlo Alberto in 1831. The monument was created in Paris, where it had been exhibited in the courtyard of the Louvre. It represents the first Turin public monument and depicts Emanuele Filiberto in the act of sheathing the sword after the victory obtained at the Battle of San Quintino.

Famous example of baroque architecture with a facade by Guarini, sinuous and with bricks preciously worked.

The Palazzo Asinari in San Marzano is also known as Palazzo Turati. It dates back to the end of 1600 and was built on behalf of the Marquis Asinari of San Marzano, from which it takes its name. It is characterized by a Baroque style and covers three floors. The lobby is particularly beautiful and full of details. The entire building is considered a work of art for its beauty and its excellent state of preservation.

It closes up the south side of square San Carlo. The building plan has a nave with two bays with a cross vault. On the sides four chapels, restored over the years.

The Palazzo Graneri della Roccia was built between 1681 and 1699, at the behest of Marc'Antonio Graneri. It is among the buildings that best represents the typical architecture of Turin. In fact, it has a magnificent atrium, a large garden, a large staircase with a square base that is supported by imposing pillars. The structure had various functions, in fact since 1858 it was the seat of the Circle of Artists, and in 2006 that of the Circle of Readers.

The Palazzo Coardi in Carpeneto in Turin was built by the ducal architect Amedeo of Castellamonte in the 17th century. The realization of the castle project was wanted by Carlo Emanuele II. The entrances to the building are among the most important and show particular statues of the eighteenth century.

The symbol of Turin, it is 167 meters high and its summit offers a view over the city. Made in the second half the 1800 with Alessandro Antonelli. Today it houses the Movie National Museum.

The Gam, Gallery of Modern Art, boasts a permanent collection of over 20,000 pieces that trace the evolution of artistic creation in Italy, from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day. Futurism, metaphysical painting, analytical painting, Arte Povera ... all the great movements of the 20th century are represented here, in addition to the numerous works by Piedmontese artists of the 19th century including Massimo d'Azeglio, Carlo Bossoli or Antonio Fontanesi. Furthermore, throughout the year it is possible to visit various temporary exhibitions that highlight the creations of young contemporary talents.

The Palazzo Tapparelli d'Azeglio in Turin was built between 1683 and 1689 for the Marquis Giuseppe de Marolles. In 1789 it was bought by Marquis Cesare Tapparelli d`Azzeglio, from whom, it also took its current name. In the mid-nineteenth century, some changes were made on the external facade and since 1870 it was the seat of the Luigi Einaudi Foundation. The building is currently in excellent condition.

A neoclassical cathedral which arose between 1827 and 1831 on the banks the Po; it was built to celebrate the return of Vittorio Emanuele I, after the Congress of Vienna. In front of it opens up the impressive Piazza Vittorio Veneto.

A charming seventeenth-century residence, set on the type of French castles of 1500. Now it houses the Faculty of Architecture.

The Orsini Castle was built in 1016. For many centuries it belonged to the Orsini family, from which it also took its name. Nowadays the Castle is the property of the Municipality that has made it open to the public.

The Castle together with the Medieval Village constitute a kind of museum. The medieval castle, divided into 4 floors, is the highest point of the village. It is a fortification that reflects the characteristics of the 15th century. Inside the village, surrounded by crenellated walls, there are buildings of Piedmontese and Aosta Valley architecture: churches, houses, fountains. The peculiarity of the village are the artisan shops of 1884.

The Villa della Regina in Turin is one of the most 'beautiful and best preserved villas in the whole city'. It was built around the seventeenth century at the behest of Maurizio di Savoia. This construction is part of the Savoy Residences of Piedmont and since 1997 has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The Castle of Avigliana is one of the oldest castles in Piedmont. Built in the tenth century by the Marquis Arduino III, the Castle stands on top of Mount Pezzulano, overlooking the entire village of Avigliana and its lakes. Conquered by the French in 1536 and, then, again, in 1630, the Castle was definitively destroyed in 1691 by the troops who fought against the army of Vittorio Amedeo II of Savoy. Today, only the external walls remain to testify to its ancient importance.

The FIAT Historical Center was opened in 1963 and is a corporate museum. Airplanes, trains, trucks, bicycles and cars of the well-known Fiat brand are exhibited. In addition, there are also scale models, posters and advertising sketches, about 300,000 technical drawings and 6 million images. The center has an exhibition area of more than 3000 square meters and is divided into two floors.

An extraordinary example of industrial archaeology of the early twentieth century, the Nobel Dynamitificio was built in 1873 on a hill on the edge of the town of Avigliana. Equipped with electricity and an internal railway connected to the Avigliana station, it was equipped with a chemical laboratory and produced, in addition to explosives, chemical intermediates, by-products of processing main, fertilizers and varnishes. During the Last World War the plant was the scene of bombing and partisan actions, and closed its doors in the 1960s. The Nobel Dynamitificio Museum, inaugurated in 2002, is a piece of the collective memory of the territory and testifies to the social and productive transformations that occurred over the years. Unique in its kind, it offers an interactive set-up with videos, documents, explanatory panels, vintage photographs and tools used in the production of explosives. In addition, the Museum provides a visit route that, touching the anti-aircraft shelter for workers, tunnels and burst rooms, allows the visitor to immerse himself totally in the reality of the factory, touching the dangerousness and life difficulties of the workers.