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Reggia di Venaria

Piazza della Repubblica 4, 10078 Venaria Reale, Italy
011 499 23 33
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Type: Architectural Buildings, Castles
Traveler Description: The Reggia di Venaria is one of the largest royal residences in Piedmont. The palace was designed and built in a few years (1658 - 1679) by the... more »
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Rome, Italy
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21 reviews 21 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

'Remarkable' is an understatement. The Grand Gallery is one of the grandest public spaces in Europe, and the Royal Church of Sant'Uberto an outstanding example of the theatrical vocation that is intrinsic to the religious art of high baroque. Treat yourself like a king or queen, by strolling leisurely through the spaces of the Reggia, where Greenaway's shorts are a... More

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Turin, Italy
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3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2013

After decades of having been abandoned, literally since before WWII, the Reggia is back in all its splendor. Torino has become a magnificent city since the Olympics, and the Reggia is a fine example of it. Do not miss it.

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London
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365 reviews 365 reviews
140 attraction reviews
Reviews in 154 cities Reviews in 154 cities
207 helpful votes 207 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2012

We went when it was raining which was fine, it's still an interesting place and the Faberge exhibition was very cool. However, I couldn't help trying to imagine how stunning it would look with a bit of blue sky and the sun shining. We got a shuttle but (which leaves about once an hour near the tourist office near Porta... More

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Pescara, Italy
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2012 via mobile

It is a very unique place. Certainly not a Royal Palace the way you would think of it. It was built over a long stretch of time and the projects run over each orher, literally some of the parts were destroyed to make space for new concepts and new designs. Many years of neglect in the 20th century spoiled the... More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 26, 2012

But only one of five huge palaces the Dukes of Savoy had built in Turin. This is the hunting lodge on the northern outskirts - easy parking. Only recently refurbished, the Reggia is still a huge empty space but filled with architectural and historical exhibitions, including historical figures who glide along the walls talking to each other. They're not ghosts,... More

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Veenendaal
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12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2012

The kings and queens of Italy loved enormeous palaces, Their hunting palace is one of them. The French garden is very very nice. And the water music from the fountain on the court is a surprising discovery!

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Island of Gozo, Malta
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed September 8, 2012

We visited this palace because it was a "Must visit attraction". We paid 15 euros per person to see what was once a palace. This was used as a barracks during World War 2 and few changes have been made since then. It is very badly damaged and the rooms are almost empty. My suggestion: Do not think of it... More

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Alpignano, Italy
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 24, 2012

It's a very nice museum just not very organized, but a nice place to spend the day. Outside is beautiful and full of trees.

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Milan, Italy
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38 reviews 38 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 19, 2012 via mobile

I thoroughly enjoyed a one-day trip to this beautiful place. The location was simply outstanding and the beauty of the palace was bettered by a very well organized guided tour, in which our guide explained the history of the palace. The surrounding mountains added a refreshing note to a hot and windless day. Well worth a whole day visit.

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Milano
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19 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 10, 2012

I don't understand people comparing this to Versailles. It's got nothing to do with it yet it's amazing and unique. This is no Hampton Court or Reggia di Caserta either.....so what?

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