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Turin, The residences of the Savoy dynasty

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Castello di Racconigi
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Turin, The residences of the Savoy dynasty

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Castello di Racconigi
This belonged to the Carignano branch of the Savoy family, who entrusted renovation work to Guarini in 1976. It was Charles Albert's favourite summer residence, and he entrusted renovation work on the apartments to Pelagio Palagi.
The Parade Room was intended for courtiers and ministers. The broad Salone d'Ercole, with six sculptures by Giuseppe Bolina in its niches, then the Sala di Diana (which takes its name from the subject-matter of stuccoes by Bolina), and the Chinese Apartment, where late 17th century exoticism can be seen in the painted wallpapers.
Apollo's Cabinet is dedicated to poets and playwrights, and is followed by the Etruscan Cabinet, dedicated to the Etruscan and Greek arts.
The Palace Chapel contains the mortal remains of the last member of the Racconigi branch of the Savoy family, and relics of St Gręcinia.



 
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