The set of Savoy residences located in the area of Piedmont is a complex of great historical, artistic and environmental value. These buildings, today listed among UNESCO World Heritage sites, were partly used as official residences and in part designed for hunting, which was the favourite activity of the royal family.
The most important building is undoubtely the Royal Palace, residence of the Savoy, which has already been restored several times and today houses the homonymous museum, where numerous objects and furnishings belonging to the sovereigns succeeding to the throne throughout the centuries are stored. In the very centre of Turin are Palazzo Carignano, which now houses the National Museum of Risorgimento, and Palazzo Madama, which houses the civic museum of ancient art.
The Castle of Valentino is located in the largest park in Turin, on the banks of the Po river. Around the area of Turin province are then Borgo Castello (within La Mandria Park), the wonderful Reggia di Venaria, the Royal Castle of Moncalieri, Rivoli and Aglié and the Hunting Palace of Stupinigi. In the province of Cuneo are the Royal Castle of Racconigi, a great construction of multiple styles, the Castle of Pollenzo and Govone, rich in wooden furnishings and decorations, and the Residence of Valcasotto. A peculiarity of Savoy Residences is represented by the presence of parks and gardens of estimable workmanship, offering a spectacular view.