Here's another shot of the main space in the Stupinigi Palace on the outskirts of the city. I don't think I've ever seen such an amazingly baroque interior, particularly surprising when you consider this is only a hunting lodge........

Click here to see more of my favourite photos from last year : www.flickr.com/photos/darrellg/albums/72157695900920685

From Wikipedia : "The Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi (Italian: "The hunting residence of Stupinigi") is one of the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy in northern Italy, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. Built as a royal hunting lodge in the early 18th century, it is located in Stupinigi, a suburb of the town of Nichelino, 10 km (6 mi) southwest of Turin.......

The original purpose of the hunting lodge is symbolized by the bronze stag perched at the apex of the stepped roof of its central dome, and the hounds' heads that decorate the vases on the roofline. The building has a saltire plan: four angled wings project from the oval-shaped main hall.

The extensions resulted in separate pavilions linked by long angled galleries and a long octagonal forecourt enclosed by wings, extended forwards in two further entrance courts."

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Here's another shot of the main space in the Stupinigi Palace on the outskirts of the city. I don't think I've ever seen such an amazingly baroque interior, particularly surprising when you consider this is only a hunting lodge........

Click here to see more of my favourite photos from last year : www.flickr.com/photos/darrellg/albums/72157695900920685

From Wikipedia : "The Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi (Italian: "The hunting residence of Stupinigi") is one of the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy in northern Italy, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. Built as a royal hunting lodge in the early 18th century, it is located in Stupinigi, a suburb of the town of Nichelino, 10 km (6 mi) southwest of Turin.......

The original purpose of the hunting lodge is symbolized by the bronze stag perched at the apex of the stepped roof of its central dome, and the hounds' heads that decorate the vases on the roofline. The building has a saltire plan: four angled wings project from the oval-shaped main hall.

The extensions resulted in separate pavilions linked by long angled galleries and a long octagonal forecourt enclosed by wings, extended forwards in two further entrance courts."

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So, having finished uploading my Rotterdam shots yesterday you may be wondering where I'm going to head next....... The answer is quite easy as I've run out of processed shots so it'll probably get a bit random as I upload bits and pieces until I decide on my priorities.

One option would be to start with my most recent trip to Turin last October. Here's one shot I'd produced previously of the main space in the Stupinigi Palace on the outskirts of the city. I don't think I've ever seen such an amazingly baroque interior, particularly surprising when you consider this is only a hunting lodge........

Click here to see more of my favourite photos from last year : www.flickr.com/photos/darrellg/albums/72157695900920685

From Wikipedia : "The Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi (Italian: "The hunting residence of Stupinigi") is one of the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy in northern Italy, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. Built as a royal hunting lodge in the early 18th century, it is located in Stupinigi, a suburb of the town of Nichelino, 10 km (6 mi) southwest of Turin.......

The original purpose of the hunting lodge is symbolized by the bronze stag perched at the apex of the stepped roof of its central dome, and the hounds' heads that decorate the vases on the roofline. The building has a saltire plan: four angled wings project from the oval-shaped main hall.

The extensions resulted in separate pavilions linked by long angled galleries and a long octagonal forecourt enclosed by wings, extended forwards in two further entrance courts."

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Tags:   Italy - Turin - Stupinigi Interior 01_fisheye_DSC4138 Stupinigi Turin Torino Italy Italia Europe Palace travel interior Baroque

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When we visited the Stupinigi Palace on the outskirts of Turin last September we were surprised to have the place almost to ourselves. I don't think I've ever seen such an amazingly baroque interior, particularly surprising when you consider this is only a hunting lodge........

Click here to see more of my photos from various trips to Italy : www.flickr.com/photos/darrellg/albums/72157603213111374

From Wikipedia : "The Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi (Italian: "The hunting residence of Stupinigi") is one of the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy in northern Italy, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. Built as a royal hunting lodge in the early 18th century, it is located in Stupinigi, a suburb of the town of Nichelino, 10 km (6 mi) southwest of Turin.......

The original purpose of the hunting lodge is symbolized by the bronze stag perched at the apex of the stepped roof of its central dome, and the hounds' heads that decorate the vases on the roofline. The building has a saltire plan: four angled wings project from the oval-shaped main hall.

The extensions resulted in separate pavilions linked by long angled galleries and a long octagonal forecourt enclosed by wings, extended forwards in two further entrance courts."

My Website : Twitter : Facebook : Instagram : Photocrowd

© D.Godliman

Tags:   Italy - Turin - Stupinigi Interior 04_DSC4140 Stupinigi Turin Torino Italy Italia Europe Palace travel interior Baroque

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When we visited the Stupinigi Palace on the outskirts of Turin last September we were surprised to have the place almost to ourselves. I don't think I've ever seen such an amazingly baroque interior, particularly surprising when you consider this is only a hunting lodge........

Click here to see more of my photos from various trips to Italy : www.flickr.com/photos/darrellg/albums/72157603213111374

From Wikipedia : "The Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi (Italian: "The hunting residence of Stupinigi") is one of the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy in northern Italy, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. Built as a royal hunting lodge in the early 18th century, it is located in Stupinigi, a suburb of the town of Nichelino, 10 km (6 mi) southwest of Turin.......

The original purpose of the hunting lodge is symbolized by the bronze stag perched at the apex of the stepped roof of its central dome, and the hounds' heads that decorate the vases on the roofline. The building has a saltire plan: four angled wings project from the oval-shaped main hall.

The extensions resulted in separate pavilions linked by long angled galleries and a long octagonal forecourt enclosed by wings, extended forwards in two further entrance courts."

My Website : Twitter : Facebook : Instagram : Photocrowd

© D.Godliman

Tags:   Italy - Turin - Stupinigi Interior 05_DSC4148 Stupinigi Turin Torino Italy Italia Europe Palace travel interior Baroque

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