Monument to Ernesto di Sambuy
Ernesto Balbo Bertone of Sambuy, to whom the monument is dedicated, was Senator of the Kingdom of Italy in the XV legislature and mayor of Turin from 1883 to 1886.
Monument to the Frejus Tunnel
Fountain of the Twelve Months
The fountain was inaugurated to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Albertine Statute. It was one of the main attractions of the 1898 National Exhibition, designed by engineer Carlo Ceppi as a synthesis between early floral motifs and...
Palazzo Amoretti di Osasio
Riding School and Remains of the Royal Academy
Castle of the Acaja
Monument to the Standard-Bearer of the Sardinian Army
The 'Alfiere with drawn sword and tricolour', a work by the famous Ticinese sculptor Vincenzo Vela (1821-1891), was the gift Milanese citizens presented to the Piedmontese army in 1857, the army on whom rested the hopes of freedom from Austrian rule.
Monument to Emanuele Filiberto, Duke of Aosta
The monument depicts Commander Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy, Duke of Aosta (1869-1931), flanked by soldiers from various armies of the First World War. The sculptural complex, executed by Eugenio Baroni (1888-1935) and Publio Morbiducci...
Monument to the Cavalrymen of Italy
The equestrian monument depicts a soldier on horseback atop a granite pedestal, which rests on a stepped base. Surrounding the base is a series of high reliefs with military decorations. The rider gazes to his right, with his rifle slung over...
Church of Santa Chiara
The church, which is an annexe of the Clarisse convent, was built in 1745 to plans by Bernardo Vittone. The harmonious effect of the interior is due to the beautiful vaulted dome which has eight sections and the elegant stucco work.
Monument to Vincenzo Gioberti
The statue of Vincenzo Gioberti was created in 1859 by Albertoni Giuseppe Varallo using Carrara marble, red granite, bronze and iron. It is located in the context of Piazza Carignano and is not in perfect condition.
Vincenzo Gioberti, born in...
Statue of Camillo Benso di Cavour
Statue of Carlo Felice Nicolis di Robilant
Performed by James Gianotti (1837-1897), the statue represents the general and ambassador Carlo Nicolis di Robilant (1826-1888) in uniform; on the base are represented two female figures, one of which, veiled, symbolizes diplomacy. The work was...
Monument to the Green Count
The statue of Amedeo VI of Savoy (1334-1383), known as the Green Count, was executed in 1847 by Pelagio Palagi (1775-1860). The monument, which depicts the count during his victorious battle against the Turks, was solemnly inaugurated in 1853 in...
Monument to Emanuele Filiberto
Monument to Ferdinand of Savoy
The monument to Ferdinand of Savoy, Duke of Genoa and brother of Victor Emmanuel II, was inaugurated with a solemn ceremony in June 1877.
The Duke of Genoa, depicted in the act of abandoning his steed collapsing to the ground due to a...