The birth of the Royal Gardens, located in the area behind the Royal Palace, dates back to the time of Emmanuel Philibert, the king who defined Turin as the capital of his duchy.
They were inspired by the great European palaces, the Medici villas, and the French residences. In that historical period, landscape design was considered a true art. In the current layout of the Royal Gardens, André le Nôtre’s original plan is still clearly visible; he was the trusted architect of Louis XIV and also designed the park surrounding the Palace of Versailles.
A new project, currently underway, includes the rearrangement of the greenery and the restoration of the fountains and statues. Walking along the garden paths will allow visitors to immerse themselves in a space rich in plant species, water features, flowers, and fountains.
