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Golden Hour at Stupinigi

The Rococo grandeur of the hunting lodge looks its best when the late afternoon sun catches the gilded interiors and the park grounds.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 15:43

    Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi

    Visit the Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi while the light is still bright enough to see the details of the putti and nymphs in the galleries. The park outside is open for a stroll before the crowds gather for the evening view.

  2. 16:43

    Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi

    Find a quiet spot in the Parco naturale gardens or just outside the lodge entrance. This is the time to settle in for the final approach of the sun.

  3. 17:13

    Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi

    Watch the sunset toward the WSW. The fading light softens the industrial quantities of decoration, turning the grand halls into a warm, golden backdrop.

Local tip

Check the route from Turin center as transport is not specified. The lodge closes at 17:30 on weekdays, so plan your entry to ensure you have enough time before the sunset moment.

Check before you go

  • Opening hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-17:30; Sa,Su 10:00-18:30.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Turin (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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