VILLA DELLA REGINA

Villa De Regina is a Savoy mansion located in Turin's proximity to the city's heart and is surrounded by beautiful gardens. It is one of the Turin attractions that was constructed as a monument to the splendor of the House of Savoy. Formerly the hilltop Vigna di Corte of Cardinal Maurizio and Princess Ludovica, this palace became a popular destination for duchesses, queens, and princesses to host ceremonies and enjoy leisure activities.

This "Vineyard" is literally steps away from the action in downtown Torino. The Villa of the Queen has been made public again following meticulous renovation. It is located in the middle of Italianate gardens that serve as a dramatic backdrop to the city and feature newly productive agricultural fields, as well as pavilions, fountains, and other such features. Visit the old mansion and it's attractions with our Europe Travel packages.

The deliciosa house of duchesses, princesses, and queens of the House of Savoy, it was begun as the royal hillside vineyard of Cardinal Maurice and Princess Ludovica and remained in use by the royal family until the 19th century. From the magnificent main salon, you can enter the Royal Apartments, each of which is decorated and furnished in keeping with the vogue for costly arts and exoticism that swept European courts in the 18th century.

Highlights

• See Villa della Regina, a Savoy mansion from the 17th century that was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997.
• Step into the Villa's courtyard, split in two, where on the upper level, you'll find the villa's living quarters, while on the lower level, you'll find an elliptical terrace with a fountain in the center.
• Discover Filippo Juvarra's influence by seeing the Villa's interior, starting with the grand main hall and its imposing frescoes.
• Explore the four Chinese Rooms, all of which are constructed from lacquered wood and painted with Chinese patterns.
• Exit the home into a beautiful Italian garden that has been carved into a hill in the shape of an amphitheater.
• Discover the upper Belvedere, the villa's highest point, and take in the stunning panorama of the garden below and the city of Turin.