It is absurd that we have this masterpiece (the gardens are beautiful, too) yet no one knows about it. Unfortunately, it is a private property, though it is slated to become a museum in the coming years. Built between 1605 and 1889 in an eclectic style (predominantly Moorish), it has hosted Italy’s most prominent politicians and nobles, as well as its finest film directors (Pier Paolo Pasolini and Alberto Sordi both directed films here).

All the architectural styles of Turin.

Roman Style (Porta Palatina, NOT a reconstruction)

Medieval style (Roman quadrilateral)

Renaissance-style (Cathedral of Saint John)

Baroque (Madame Palace)

Neo-gothic (Royal Palace)

Neoclassical (Sanctuary of the Consolata)

Eclectic (Mole Antonelliana)

Rococò (Basilica of Superga)

Umbertine ("Slice of Polenta" Palace)

Liberty (Cit Turin district)

Moorish (Turin Synagougue)

Industrial (Leumann village)

Fascist (CLN Square)

Modern (Palavela)

Postmodern (Lingotto renovation)

the spires reminds me of witch hat