Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi
About This Museum
Just a short drive from Turin's bustle, the Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi unfolds like a storybook of 18th-century royal excess. This sprawling hunting lodge was never just a place to bag game; it was a theater for Savoy courtly power and pleasure. Sunlight pours into the soaring central salone, illuminating frescoes that celebrate the hunt and gilded stucco work that seems to drip from the ceilings. Wandering its enfilade of lavish apartments, you can almost hear the rustle of silk gowns and the whispered intrigues of aristocrats on holiday.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss the mesmerizing 'Grande Salone' with its dizzying dome and allegorical frescoes by Giovanni Battista Crosato. The private apartments reveal their own treasures, including original period furniture and an astonishing collection of historic ceramics displayed in ornate cabinets.
Visitor Information
It's easy to spend half a day here, especially if you fancy a stroll through the regenerating gardens. Check their website for opening times as they can vary seasonally, and combining a ticket with the nearby Castello di Rivoli makes for a fantastic day of Baroque and contemporary art.
Architecture & Building
A masterpiece of Piedmontese Baroque, its symmetrical wings radiate from a central domed pavilion like a stylized star, all designed by the prolific court architect Filippo Juvarra.
Contact & Location
Address: Palazzina di caccia di Stupinigi, Viale Torino, Stupinigi, Nichelino, Torino, Piemonte, 10092, Italia
Phone: +39 011 620 0601
Website: Visit Website
