Galleria Sabauda
Galleria Sabauda
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Nik R
Varna, Bulgaria6,679 contributions
Dec 2019
Although not as famous as other notable art galleries around the world, the Sabauda Gallery has a collection which is not to be missed if you love art and you are in Turin. The paintings were collected by the members of the Savoy Dynasty several centuries and include a lot of religious art, from the 14th till the 20th century arranged chronologically, by Dutch and Italian artists, including Piedmontese, such as Rembrandt, Botticelli, Tiepolo, Tintoretto, Bellini and many others. There are lots of sculptures and busts as well.
The Sabauda Gallery has been a part of the Royal Museums in Turin since 2014 when the paintings were transferred to the New Wing of the Royal Palace as it was originally in Palazzo Madama and later shifted to the Palace of the Academy of Science.
Even though I am not an art geek, I did enjoy the time I spent there.
The Sabauda Gallery has been a part of the Royal Museums in Turin since 2014 when the paintings were transferred to the New Wing of the Royal Palace as it was originally in Palazzo Madama and later shifted to the Palace of the Academy of Science.
Even though I am not an art geek, I did enjoy the time I spent there.
Written April 28, 2020
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mrsdcbarry
Pasadena, CA2 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Second floor of the Gallery was closed and no one could tell me why, my fault likely cuz I don’t speak Italian. That was disappointing as I understand the more renowned paintings in the collection are there. I did see a Rembrandt they had in a hallway. Unfortunately it was oddly placed, behind plexiglass so that when I viewed it I got reflections of myself too. Not ideal. The entire complex as a whole though made the visit worth it. We paid for the audio guide and that enhanced our experience.
Written April 2, 2022
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Depont
Europe146 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
Go only if you really like art, otherwise do not bother - there are almost no world famous pictures that you would recognize and as in many museums in Italy - lot's of religious Italian art.
The gallery is located in the palace since 2015. Judging from the old photos this is a big improvement, pictures hang in a more logical and spacious setting which they deserve. The planning of the viewing order of the rooms is still a bit illogical but can be managed.
The collection is a mix of several important princely collections of the house of Savoya it hosts probably the best collection of Dutch artists in Italy, and for example has more fijnschilders than some major museums in Holland (2rd floor). From the major names there are excellent paintings by Van Dyck (the whole room), one excellent Rembrandt and some very good followers, David Teniers, etc.
It has several Renaissance masterpieces on the ground floor - one of each: Van Eyck, Memling, Boticelli workshop, fra Angelico, Lippi, Pollaiolo, Mantegna, very impressive di Credi madonnas.
On the first floor there is a bit of everything plus temporary exhibition and a lot of religious Italian art. Some excellent paintings by Gaudenzio and Defendente Ferrari (for some more see palazzo Madama). Veronese, Bronzino and great room of Bassano.
Plus: photos without flash are allowed; the ticket is valid for the full day, so you can go for lunch and come back. The ticket is valid also for the Albertina gallery next day (go only if you are a diehard art lover, two nice Caravaggist paintings and religious cartoons).
Minus: curators seem to frequently change the hanging of pictures. Museum saves on guards, so for example Gualino collection is open only once a month(?) and Renaissance gallery on the ground floor had no light in the afternoon. Some guards do not speak English. No booklet with clear floor plan to help you navigate this labyrinth.
The gallery is located in the palace since 2015. Judging from the old photos this is a big improvement, pictures hang in a more logical and spacious setting which they deserve. The planning of the viewing order of the rooms is still a bit illogical but can be managed.
The collection is a mix of several important princely collections of the house of Savoya it hosts probably the best collection of Dutch artists in Italy, and for example has more fijnschilders than some major museums in Holland (2rd floor). From the major names there are excellent paintings by Van Dyck (the whole room), one excellent Rembrandt and some very good followers, David Teniers, etc.
It has several Renaissance masterpieces on the ground floor - one of each: Van Eyck, Memling, Boticelli workshop, fra Angelico, Lippi, Pollaiolo, Mantegna, very impressive di Credi madonnas.
On the first floor there is a bit of everything plus temporary exhibition and a lot of religious Italian art. Some excellent paintings by Gaudenzio and Defendente Ferrari (for some more see palazzo Madama). Veronese, Bronzino and great room of Bassano.
Plus: photos without flash are allowed; the ticket is valid for the full day, so you can go for lunch and come back. The ticket is valid also for the Albertina gallery next day (go only if you are a diehard art lover, two nice Caravaggist paintings and religious cartoons).
Minus: curators seem to frequently change the hanging of pictures. Museum saves on guards, so for example Gualino collection is open only once a month(?) and Renaissance gallery on the ground floor had no light in the afternoon. Some guards do not speak English. No booklet with clear floor plan to help you navigate this labyrinth.
Written January 6, 2017
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Janet S
Berkeley, CA27 contributions
Jul 2019
Outstanding collection--too bad there are no maps and no one able to answer simple questions about where paintings or time periods of paintings are located. Needs better orientation for visitors and could use a refresh on notes regarding paintings--provenance is the least interesting thing they could tell us about the paintings, and that's all we are told.
Written July 10, 2019
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David W
London, UK3 contributions
Aug 2015 • Friends
After the fanfare of a major reopening, we travelled from London to Turin to discover that the second floor of the Galleria Sabauda was closed, not temporarily but (as was explained to us) for the whole of August and September. It would seem a shame to sacrifice the Dutch masters in this way. We would not have minded so much if the website had forewarned of this. However, it was not only silent on this matter but also very misleading about opening times. If staff are short, perhaps a policy of alternating open floors would be fairer to the visitor. We also felt short changed in the Archaeological museum. All that said, we very much enjoyed our stay in Turin and would particularly recommend the Egyptian Museum, the Palazzo Madama, the cinema museum and a visit to San Lorenzo (the Cappella della Sacra Sindone, by the way, in the Duomo is still closed since the fire in 1997 and shows no signs of reopening).
Written August 7, 2015
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B1714D
Belgrade, Serbia16,866 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
The admittance to the Sabauda gallery is included in your combined Royal palace ticket. The entire complex is an outstanding one and its prime attractions are the apartments, armory and library, so we left this gallery for the end of our visit.
Nothing spectacular for a ordinary tourist, an art gallery which is imo in the shade of the above. If not an art freak you can easily skip it.
Nothing spectacular for a ordinary tourist, an art gallery which is imo in the shade of the above. If not an art freak you can easily skip it.
Written May 24, 2019
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Andy B
Belo Horizonte, MG599 contributions
Mar 2016 • Solo
Admission to it is part of the combined Royal Palace, Armory and Museo di Antiquità ticket, and it is housed in the "new wing" of the Royal Palace. It contains the royal art collections accumulated by the House of Savoy, over the centuries, and it is quite impressive to behold. Wear comfortable shoes, and plan on spending at least three to four hours, in order to appreciate a good number of the masterpieces on display. This is one art gallery that is beautiful inside and out—very enjoyable.
Written November 5, 2016
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Dohfar
Dover, UK434 contributions
Oct 2015 • Solo
I was really impressed with this art gallery. It's housed in a recently converted part of the Royal Palace, with the paintings presented perfectly - well-lit, nicely spaced, all at eye level. There is (limited) information in English displayed next to each work. The major part of the collection is a chronological sequence of Italian masterpieces, from early medieval religious pieces onwards, plus some Dutch paintings on the upper floor. I particularly liked the large Veronese works. To see everything properly you need two to three hours.
Note that you cannot buy a ticket at the entrance to the Galleria. You have to get a ticket for the whole Palazzo Reale complex at the main ticket office (five minutes walk away) - this also includes entry to the state rooms, armoury and archaeological museum.
Note that you cannot buy a ticket at the entrance to the Galleria. You have to get a ticket for the whole Palazzo Reale complex at the main ticket office (five minutes walk away) - this also includes entry to the state rooms, armoury and archaeological museum.
Written October 20, 2015
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barolo20162016
Montreal, Canada96 contributions
Aug 2019
Great experience to see Claude Monet exhibition. Interactive event as well with my daughter on learning about the painter, truly nice experience.
Written December 13, 2019
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dven8
Vicenza, Italy397 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
Not overwhelming, but a nice collection of art across time. Not crowded, well laid out. The labels are tiny and very hard to read, but the trip is very worthwhile for any art aficionado.
Written April 10, 2018
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Michela T
Bologna, Italy123 contributions
Buon giorno,
qualcuno può dirmi quanto tempo occorre per visitarla?
Grazie
leoVercelli
vercelli662 contributions
Dipende dagli interessi del visitatore: se gradisce una panoramica generale delle opere può bastare un'ora, ma se si vuole soffermare nelle varie sale leggendo le didascalie, deve mettere in conto almeno 2 o 3 ore.
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- Galleria Sabauda is open:
- Tue - Sun 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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