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Civic Museum of Ancient Art (Palazzo Madama)

Piazza Castello, 10122 Turin, Italy
39 011 4433501
Ranked #10 of 65 attractions in Turin
4.5 of 5 stars 64 Reviews
Type: Museums, Art Museums
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Neuilly s/Seine
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121 reviews 121 reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
76 helpful votes 76 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Lets start with this very interesting building that roots in roman times and ends in baroque splendour. hence the curious medieval display of rooms closer to the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence then to a baroque palace which was its ultimate destination at the times of kings. The art collection is worth a 2 hours+ visit as the museum houses a... More

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Geneva, Switzerland
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

There are impressive art collections, a great view of Turin from the tower, quirky gardens, a reproduction of the senate and some fantastic architecture and state rooms. Along with a lot of other attractions I appreciated the fact that under 18s have a reduction.. Italians obviously want to encourage families to visit cultural attractions together.. in most other countries over... More

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Barbera
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

Nothing to dislike. So much to see from all over the world. A museum of museums! More

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ancona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
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If you plan to visit Turin, please consider a visit to this wonderful palace very centrally located and hosting excellent collections of ancient art and antiquities. On the ground floor you have the picture gallery with outstanding pieces of all ages. I recommend to take the glass elevator in the round tower to go up to the following floors, which... More

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Turin, Italy
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
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Palazzo Madama offers much more then just the exposition. Great interiors, great stairways, wonderful rooms and halls. And not to miss the spectacular view from one of the corner towers. Unfortunately, the exposition is a bit of a mish-mash without any clear line. Don't miss the cafeteria with great views over Palazzo Reale and Piazza Reale. A great point: The... More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011

Palazzo Madama is definitely worth a visit, not just for the paintings but also for the setting. And they have a really realy nice café! More

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2011
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I wasnt expecting such a big museum, full of nice things! From the terrace you get a great view! The Senate was the best part, you can learn the history of Italy in a nice way. There was an Alessandro Manzoni biography, his most famous book I Promessi Sposi. You could even dress up with swords, hats etc. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2010
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Perfect place,perfect sight very friendly staff!the famous café?the best place to taste the "Bicerin"in town, maybe the only chance in your lifetime to feeli like a king!:) Turin was a very pleasant surprise! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2010

Simply one of the best museum in town, fabolous position(right in the middle of Piazza Castelo), plenty of things to see. The tower has a wonderful sight, we went on a free-entrance day so there was a lot of croud, the museum deserves another visit. Do not miss the cafè, located at the north corner of the building, the espresso... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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