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La Venaria Reale - Baroque Savoy Palace and Gardens in Piedmont, Italy

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La Venaria Reale - Royal Palace and Savoy Residence

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La Venaria Reale Picture: Fresco in the Royal Palace

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La Venaria Reale is a huge complex in Piedmont near Turin that includes the baroque Royal Palace and gardens and the 3000 hectare La Mandria Park. It opened to the public in June, 2007, following a massive restoration, the largest restoration program in Europe. Both the palace and park are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The Reggia di Venaria Reale is an extravagant baroque Royal Palace used as a Savoy residence in the 17th to 18th centuries. Built in the mid-17th century, it's one of the most significant examples of baroque art and architecture in existence and is one of the most beautiful royal residences in Europe. Inside are many beautiful frescoes and original paintings.

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