Turin on a Vespa: the Reggia di Venaria and its jewels

Turin on a Vespa: the Reggia di Venaria and its jewels

The Reggia di Venaria is one of the most visited places by tourists who choose to come to Turin during the year. This architectural complex on the outskirts of the city was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. The Reggia can be reached by Vespa from the city center in about twenty minutes’ drive.

A famous popular Piedmontese saying goes that “He who sees Turin and not the Venaria, sees the mother and not the daughter.” That’s right, because discovering Turin also means visiting one of its most splendid and famous jewels, reborn after years of restoration. In 2020, the Palace will return to its visitors the last architectural beauty still undergoing restoration: the fountain of Hercules.

Before learning about the history of one of the most iconic Savoy residences, find out with us how to get to the Reggia on a Vespa. How to reach the Reggia di Venaria by Vespa from TurinThe Reggia di Venaria is located in Venaria Reale, a municipality in the very first belt of Turin. Riding a Vespa, the travel time from downtown Turin to the Royal Palace is no more than 20 to 25 minutes. In fact, exiting the heavier traffic of the city center, wide tree-lined avenues lead to Venaria, without the need to travel along the ring road. The itinerary to follow is outlined in the tour “Queens and Kings on Vespas, Turin’s Savoy residences” (link).

On a Vespa, you must pay close attention to the signs you will encounter on the road. The Reggia di Venaria is a complex of buildings: to reach the main body, and therefore the entrance in Piazza della Repubblica, you must follow the signs indicating “La Reggia di Venaria e i Giardini” and not “Scuderie Juvarriane”. Just before Piazza della Repubblica, which is not accessible to traffic, there are parking spaces for scooters. The Reggia di Venaria: a must-see for anyone visiting Turin

The Reggia di Venaria never ceases to amaze locals and tourists from all over the world. The result of one of the largest restoration projects in Europe, the Reggia di Venaria reopened its doors in 2007. For several years now, it has consistently appeared in the ranking of the 10 most visited museums in Italy.

After its construction in 1675, the Palace experienced alternating fortunes and was the subject of numerous “attacks” by the enemy of the moment. For these reasons, some of its parts were destroyed and rebuilt over time.

However, this monumental complex had its darkest period between the Napoleonic Wars and the end of the 20th century: almost two centuries of total neglect and military use.

2007 was the year of rebirth and the return to humanity of one of the most beautiful royal palaces in Europe which, over the years, has also become a sought-after location for events and exhibitions.

The golden age of the Reggia has just begun. In fact, in the spring of 2020, the inauguration of another area that will have been restored in the meantime is planned. This is the fountain of Hercules, one of the largest and most impressive fountains of the Palace, located in the heart of the gardens.

Some remains of the fountain of Hercules had re-emerged from the ground during the redevelopment work on the gardens. Starting from 2020, these remains will become the basis for the recovery of a fountain that will see the powerful statue of Hercules return to its center, surrounded by spectacular water displays.

We have given you one more reason to start your visit to the Reggia di Venaria. Start your engine right away—or rather, get on your Vespa—to reach this precious jewel on the outskirts of Turin!

Visiting a city like Turin on a Vespa represents a truly unique experience, as you can also read in this article published on www.alphabetcity.it

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