Royal Palace and Armory of Turin, Turin (must see)

The Royal Palace of Turin was the family seat of the royal dynasty House of Savoy. In 1645 Regent Chistina Maria ordered the construction of the palace. She wanted to expand her residence. The site chosen was the Bishop's Palace of Turin. Baroque designs are by Filippo Juvarra. The palace also includes the Chiablese Palace (Palazzo Chiablese) and the Chapel of the Holy Shroud.

The Royal Armory (Armeria Reale) is a significant collection of arms and armor, formed in Turin in 1837 by Charles Albert, King of Sardinia. It is part of the Royal Museums of Turin, including the Royal Palace, the Sabauda Gallery, the Archeological Museum, the Royal Library, and the Armory.

The Armory is housed in the Beaumont Gallery, which joins the Royal and Madama Palace. The Gallery, designed by Filippo Juvarra in 1733, was decorated with paintings depicting the Stories of Aeneas by Claudio Francesco Beaumont in 1743. The arms and armor of King Charles were from the arsenals of Genoa and Turin.

The Royal Palace of Turin was the center of the Savoy family for 200 years. After World War II, it became the property of the State and was turned into a museum. It is listed today as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.