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Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi

🇮🇹 Italy · 18th century

Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi in Italy
Photo: Paris Orlando · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi (Italian for 'hunting residence' of Stupinigi) is one of the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy in the Metropolitan City of Turin in northern Italy, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. Built as a royal hunting lodge in the early 18th century, it is located in Stupinigi, a suburb (italian frazione) of the town of Nichelino, 10 km (6 mi) southwest of Turin.

Text adapted from “Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi ranks #574 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #42 of the 452 mapped in Italy. Founded c. 1725, it is older than 20% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 525 atlas entries founded in the 18th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 7,058 times in the last 60 days, more than 89% of the atlas. Wikidata records about 98,000 visitors in 2019. 7 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Turin, 11 km away. See how Italy compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi?

Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi stands in Italy, at 44.995°, 7.60389°.

When was Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi built?

The atlas dates its founding to c. 1725. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.

Is Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Yes — it is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, per its Wikidata entry.

How famous is Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #574 of 7,738 worldwide, and #42 in Italy. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.

What is the nearest castle to Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi?

Castle of Moncalieri, about 7 km away.

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