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The heart of the Palazzina: an oval hall rising through two storeys, with a dome shaped like an upturned boat. The hunting frescoes were painted by the brothers Domenico and Giuseppe Valeriani between 1731 and 1733.
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Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi: Juvarra's Hunting Lodge near Turin
The Savoy hunting lodge lies around 10 km south-west of Turin on the edge of a large nature park. Filippo Juvarra designed it from 1729 for hunts and court festivities – crowned by a bronze stag on the dome.
- Oval ballroom with hunting frescoes and Rococo apartments
- Free entry with the Torino + Piemonte Card and Royal Pass
- Open Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Mondays
- Bus 41 from Lingotto station in around 20 minutes
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History: hunting lodge, ballroom, museum
Construction began in 1729 to designs by Filippo Juvarra, court architect to King Vittorio Amedeo II. The Palazzina was intended for the royal family's hunts and festivities. In the 18th century other architects extended the complex, among them Benedetto Alfieri.
The layout is unusual: from the oval ballroom at the centre, four wings branch out in the shape of a St Andrew's cross. In total the complex covers more than 31,000 square metres with 137 rooms and 17 galleries, plus around 150,000 square metres of park and green space.
In the 18th and 19th centuries Stupinigi was one of the Savoys' favourite places. Among those who stayed here were Napoleon and his sister Paolina Bonaparte, and later Queen Margherita of Savoy. In 1919 some of the rooms became a furniture museum (Museo dell’Arredamento). Since 1997 the Palazzina has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Residences of the Royal House of Savoy”. It is owned and run by the Fondazione Ordine Mauriziano.
What you'll see inside
The route starts in Juvarra's stables and leads via the ballroom through the King's and Queen's apartments to the east wing.
Ladatte's stag
In 1766 Francesco Ladatte created the stag of bronze, copper and gold leaf that is the symbol of Stupinigi. A copy now stands on the dome; you can see the original inside, in Juvarra's stables.
Royal apartments
Separate apartments for the King and Queen, plus rooms for guests. Lacquerwork, gilded stucco and original furniture showcase Italian Rococo. At the end of the route is the Appartamento di Levante.
Furniture and crafts
The furniture museum displays work by the cabinetmaker Pietro Piffetti and the sculptor Giuseppe Maria Bonzanigo. The route also includes the Chapel of Sant’Uberto and the library.
Historic garden and nature park
Directly behind the Palazzina is the historic garden. It has its own ticket and is only open from March to October:
- Season: 1 March to 31 October, Tuesday to Friday 10:00–16:30, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 10:00–17:30.
- Closed: on Mondays and from 1 November to 28 February.
- Admission: €5.00 standard, €3.00 reduced.
The Stupinigi Nature Park (Parco Naturale di Stupinigi) stretches all around the palace. The park is free to enter and always open. You can walk or cycle for miles along the Savoys' old hunting tracks. The park is also home to the medieval manor house of Castelvecchio.
Admission prices
You can buy tickets at the ticket desk on site or online through the Fondazione Ordine Mauriziano ticket shop. The garden costs extra.
| Ticket | Official admission |
|---|---|
| Palazzina, standard | €12.00 |
| Palazzina, reduced (including students aged 18–26, groups of 15–25, teachers) | €8.00 |
| Palazzina, “Young” (ages 6 to under 18) | €5.00 |
| Children under 6, visitors with disabilities + one companion | free |
| Torino + Piemonte Card, Royal Pass, Abbonamento Musei | free |
| Historic garden (March to October) | €5.00 (reduced €3.00) |
| Combined ticket for three Mauriziano sites (Stupinigi, Staffarda Abbey, Sant’Antonio di Ranverso) | €18.00 (reduced €13.00) |
Official prices according to ordinemauriziano.it, as of October 2026. Holders of the Torino + Piemonte Card and Abbonamento Musei show their card at the ticket desk.
Opening hours: closed on Mondays
The Palazzina is open Tuesday to Sunday. It is closed on Mondays – with special openings on some Mondays.
| Day | Palazzina | Last admission |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday to Friday | 10:00–17:30 | 17:00 |
| Saturday, Sunday, public holidays | 10:00–18:30 | 18:00 |
| Monday | closed | – |
Special openings until the end of 2026: Monday 7 December, 10:00–17:30; 24 and 31 December 10:00–14:00; closed on 25 December. The ticket desk may be closed between 12:00 and 13:00. Current hours: ordinemauriziano.it.
Book tickets and guided tours
Which booking suits you?
- Entry only: ticket with an audio guide app on your smartphone – explore the rooms at your own pace.
- Guided tour in English: 90 minutes in a small group with a licensed guide, admission included.
- Guided tour in Italian: also 90 minutes in a small group, admission included.
Entry with audio guide
Entry ticket for the Palazzina with an audio guide app and map, sold by the Fondazione Ordine Mauriziano. Audio guide in Italian and English. Redeem it at the ticket desk on site. The garden is not included.
from €13.80
Details & booking
Guided tour in five languages
Guided tour of the ballroom and apartments, maximum 10 people, admission included. Available in English, German, French, Italian and Spanish. The meeting point is the gate at the main entrance, Piazza Principe Amedeo 7 – be on time, as latecomers cannot join.
from €125.00
Details & booking
Guided tour in Italian
Admission and a small-group tour with a maximum of 10 people. The tour is in Italian. The meeting point is Piazza Principe Amedeo; arrive 10 minutes early.
from €59.00
Details & bookingAccording to the providers, all three offers can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours in advance. The palace itself runs tours in Italian on Saturdays at 10:45 and 14:45 and on Sundays and public holidays at 10:45, 12:15, 14:45 and 16:30 (€5.00 on top of the ticket, booking on +39 011 6200601).
Getting there from Turin
The Palazzina is at Piazza Principe Amedeo 7 in Stupinigi, part of Nichelino, around 10 kilometres from the centre of Turin.
- Bus 41 from Lingotto: from Torino Lingotto station, GTT line 41 towards Orbassano takes around 20 minutes to the “Stupinigi” stop near the Palazzina.
- From the city centre: take tram 4 to Piazzale Caio Mario or bus 18 to the “Stadio del Baseball” stop, then change to line 41.
- From Porta Nuova: regional line 282 (SADEM/Arriva) links Porta Nuova station with Stupinigi.
- At weekends from Nichelino: the 1N circular line runs to Stupinigi on Saturdays and Sundays.
- By car: from the centre via Corso Unione Sovietica, past the Lingotto and on along Viale Torino to the Palazzina. There is free parking in front of the palace along Viale Torino.
- Taxi: the Palazzina works with Pronto Taxi (011 5737) and Radio Taxi Torino (011 5730). Show your taxi receipt for reduced admission.
You'll find bus and tram tickets and fares on our page about public transport in Turin.
How long to allow and tips for your visit
- Duration: the guided tours last 90 minutes. Add the garden and a walk in the park and it easily becomes half a day.
- Last admission: always 30 minutes before closing.
- Ticket desk lunch break: the ticket desk may be closed between 12:00 and 13:00 – with an online ticket or a card you're on the safe side.
- Garden: if you want to see the historic garden, come by the end of October at the latest. It is closed from November to February.
- Accessibility: wheelchair users use the side entrance to the left of the church, where there is also parking. There is a lift of limited size (door 0.75 m wide, car 1.18 m long, max. 250 kg); staff help along the route. The outdoor paths are gravel.
Combining Stupinigi and Venaria
Stupinigi and La Venaria Reale are the two great Savoy hunting residences – and Filippo Juvarra worked on both. Venaria lies north of Turin, Stupinigi to the south-west. The whole city lies in between.
- Both in one day: easily done by car. By bus and train it gets tight, as you have to cross Turin twice. Better: two half-days.
- Not on a Monday: both palaces are closed on Mondays.
- One card for both: with the Torino + Piemonte Card and the Royal Pass, entry to both residences is free.
You can visit the Savoys' city residence, the Royal Palace on Piazza Castello, at the Musei Reali. For more destinations around Turin, see day trips in Piedmont.
Free entry to Stupinigi with the Torino Card
With the Torino + Piemonte Card, entry to the Palazzina di Caccia is free, as it is to La Venaria Reale, the Musei Reali and the Egyptian Museum. Just show the card at the ticket desk.
All the Savoy residences: the Royal Pass
The Royal Pass is valid for 96 hours at 16 residences in Turin and Piedmont – Stupinigi, Venaria, Rivoli, Racconigi and Villa della Regina included. It gets you into Stupinigi free of charge.
Stupinigi Hunting Lodge: frequently asked questions
Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:30, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 to 18:30. Last admission is always 30 minutes before closing. It is closed on Mondays.
Monday. There are special openings on some Mondays – in 2026 still on 7 December. It is closed on 25 December and open only until 14:00 on 24 and 31 December.
€12.00 standard, €8.00 reduced, €5.00 for ages 6 to 17. Children under 6 get in free. The historic garden costs €5.00 extra.
Yes. Entry to the Palazzina is free with the Torino + Piemonte Card, as well as with the Royal Pass and the Abbonamento Musei.
The easiest way is GTT bus 41 from Lingotto station towards Orbassano, which reaches the “Stupinigi” stop in around 20 minutes. By car, take Corso Unione Sovietica and Viale Torino; parking in front of the palace is free.
The guided tours last 90 minutes. With the garden and park, allow half a day.
Yes, the small-group tour on this page is offered in English, among other languages. The palace's own tours are in Italian.
A copy stands on the dome. You can see Francesco Ladatte's 1766 original inside the palace, in Juvarra's stables at the start of the route.
The Stupinigi Nature Park around the palace is free to enter and always open. For the historic garden right next to the Palazzina you need a separate ticket; it is open from March to October.
By car, yes. By public transport it is tight, because the palaces are on opposite sides of Turin. Both are closed on Mondays. More on Venaria on our page La Venaria Reale.