PIAZZA CASTELLO
Perfectly homogeneous square gathering all the sites of the Musei Reali
Although not in the center of the city, this 40,000 m² square is the very heart of Turin. It is the city's second-largest square after Piazza Vittorio Veneto. Built between 1584 and 1587 to designs by architect Ascanio Vittozzi, it is considered the cradle of Italian unity. Damaged by the wars of the 17th century, it was rebuilt and enriched with superb Baroque monuments such as the Palazzo Madama and the Palazzo Reale. The main feature of this square is its perfect homogeneity, broken only in part by the Palazzo Reale, whose height slightly exceeds that of the other buildings. Esotericists consider Piazza Castello to be the magical epicenter of the Turin-Lyon-Prague triangle. The point of white magic is said to lie in front of the iron gate that bounds the Palazzo Reale, in the space between the statues of Castor and Pollux. Mystery aside, Piazza Castello is an excellent point of reference when visiting Turin, and here you'll find all the sites of the Musei Reali: the Palazzo Reale, the Royal Armory, the Royal Library, the Galleria Sabauda, the Chapel of the Holy Shroud, the Royal Gardens, the Palazzo Chiablese and the Museum of Antiquities. The piazza's arcades are home to the city's historic cafés, such as Caffè Mulassano and Caffè Baratti & Milano, a Liberty-style gem. It's also the place where the people of Turin gather for festivals and celebrations.
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