Castello di Racconigi

Turin


A sumptuous 17th-century Savoy refit of an 11th-century castle; the 19th-century gardens with lakes, caves and follies are great for rambling. It's located about 40km south of Turin, and is about a 1km walk from the Racconigi train station.


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