Castello di Racconigi, Racconigi

Absolutely magnificent place. Huge historical and artistic value. Unfortunately it is being left without the mantainance it deserves.

Very interesting Palace going through refurbishing and will be for many years but it has a great deal to offer and the guided tour was done well. Worth Evey cent to enter.

They demand some kind of old fashioned reservation through email and didn’t let me go inside without it even then there was no one else waiting. Quite ridiculous. At least they could introduce online ticket system not playing with emails like 20 years ago!

I can’t recommend Racconigi castle enough. As one of the House of Savoy’s favorite holiday homes, it still has an air of their presence and that of their staff. The grounds provide a stunning backdrop. My only recommendation is to go in the the warmer months when it’s a pleasure to stay outside and the castle itself isn’t too cold.

If you come to Turin, for sure you should go and see the Summer Palace of Racconigi. It is situated approximately 50 km from Turin but it is one of the best castles to see. Big part of the castle passed under construction and it is really very nice to enter in and to hear the interesting and curiosity stories about the castle. There you can find maybe the most big Kitchen you have ever seen, you cannot even imagine, but I am sure you will like it and wish to come back again. Behind the castle there is one really big garden where you can go and relax after the tour in the castle. The price of visit is very low but it is worth seeing. Racconigi and the castle is a place where you can see lots of stork every year. Four kilometers from the castle you can find the Center of Storks and Anatidae. In the center during all the years you can observe different kind of local and migrating birds. Go there and you will be satisfied!