Turin - Palazzo Madama

In the middle of the Piazza Castello in Turin stands the massive Palazzo Madama. The core of the structure is a 13th century castle built on the remains of the Roman east gate which was enlarged in the 15th century and embellished by Filippo Juvarra in 1718 with the handsome west front, a fine example of Piedmontese Baroque architecture, and the magnificent double staircase.