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La Venaria Reale: Morning Light and Sweet Treats

Beat the crowds and the heat by arriving at La Venaria Reale right when the gates open, then rewarding yourself with a local pastry nearby.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 09:30

    La Venaria Reale

    Enter La Venaria Reale as it opens at 09:30. The morning light is crisp and the galleries are quiet, allowing you to appreciate the baroque opulence of the Salone di Diana without the midday rush.

  2. 11:30

    Pasticceria Rosario

    Walk nine minutes from the palace grounds to Pasticceria Rosario for a late morning coffee and a slice of cake. The shop is open from 07:00, so it is fully ready to serve you after your tour.

  3. 12:00

    La Venaria Reale

    Return to the palace grounds for a final stroll through the gardens in the late morning light before heading back to the city.

Local tip

The palace is open from 09:30 on weekdays. Arriving at opening time ensures the shortest queues and the best light for photography.

Check before you go

  • La Venaria Reale opens at 09:30 Tu-Fr and 09:30 Sa,Su.
  • Pasticceria Rosario is open daily from 07:00 to 20:00.

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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