Turin – Villa Della Regina – Tickets For Two Plus Baggage

Also known as the Queen’s Villa, the villa is situated in the Borgo Po district of Turin. Though the villa was first constructed in the 16th century by Cardinal Maurice of Savoy, it did not come into fame until the Savoy family ascended to the throne in 1713. Since the Duchess Anne d’Orléans, who was married to Duke Victor Amadeus II still owned the premises it automatically became known as the “Villa della Regina“, or the Queen’s Villa.

Strada Comunale Santa Margherita – Villa dell Regina Entrance

Strada Comunale Santa Margherita – Villa dell Regina Gate

Strada Comunale Santa Margherita – Villa dell Regina

Strada Comunale Santa Margherita – A long but gentle walk

Borgo Po – Turin does NOT use chemicals to fight Weeds

Villa della Regina – Reflecting Pond and Foutain

Corso Fiume – After Crossing the Umberto I Bridge – Residential Neighborhood

More History and Tourism

In 1865 the Villa became a boarding school for girls until World War II, when it was later bombed and received extensive damage. Finally in 1994 the Tourism ministry or Turin finally obtained it and started restoring the structure which had badly fallen into disrepair. It was finally opened in 2006 to the public for tourism, but even now shows signs of decline with the difficulties of the Italian economy.

VillaDellaRegina_Aug2019_14 — Examples of Landscaping Issues and Disrepair at the Villa

The Villa Inside

After purchasing a ticket which costs €5/person (unless you were lucky enough to enter on a free day, check the Turin website for dates), the Villa’s main hall is a real wonder and in very good condition.

Villa dell Regina – Main Hall Right – Apollo and Daphne

Villa dell Regina – Main Hall Left – Adoni’s Death

Villa dell Regina – Main Hall Windows toward Turin

Villa dell Regina – Hallway to King’s Rooms

The King’s Rooms

The visitor next sees the rooms the King would have when he was at the Villa. All of the floors in the Villa are parquet, with few exceptions.

There is a short hallway with another beautiful ceiling before entering the Queen’s rooms.

Villa dell Regina – Hallway to Queen’s Rooms

The Queen’s Rooms

The rooms that consist of those for the queen are unfortunately not in as good a condition as those of the King’s. This is most likely due to the extent of the damage from the bombing during the war to be more concentrated in this area.

The Queen’s Rooms – The 3 Tables in Scagliola

Five Appliques called Le Ventole – Giuseppe Maria Bonsanigo

The Queen’s Rooms – East Lobby – Ceiling Painting Lost by Fire

The Queen’s Rooms – East Room – delle Ventaglyne

Once you have finished the Queen’s rooms you find yourself again back at the Main Hall and your way out to the grounds, which at one point in their lifetime must have been beautiful, all the hallmarks are there.

The Grounds

Though poorly kept and in some cases falling still further into disrepair and eventual collapse, they are nonetheless impressive. The fountains though still functioning stand their vigil over empty pools of water that once might have kept chinese carp or goldfish but now just harbor algae.

VillaDellaRegina_Aug2019_57 — Villa della Regina – Roman Style Garden with Statues and Fountain

Finally, more photographs of the grounds and surrounding area.