The Stupinigi Hunting Lodge, or Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi, is a Baroque royal residence in Nichelino, just southwest of Turin. Its long wings radiate from an oval central hall, with a stag poised above the roofline—a fitting emblem for a palace built as the House of Savoy’s base for elaborate hunting parties.
Designed by Filippo Juvarra for Victor Amadeus II in the early 18th century, Stupinigi became a setting for court festivities as well as royal hunts. It is now part of the UNESCO-listed Residences of the Royal House of Savoy. Inside, the soaring oval salon is the highlight, surrounded by apartments decorated with frescoes, chandeliers, lacquerwork and period furnishings. Hunting motifs throughout the rooms recall the estate’s original purpose.
Allow around two hours for the palace and a look around its grounds. Spring and early autumn are pleasant for exploring outdoors, while summer afternoons can be hot. Check the official website before visiting for opening hours and room or garden access, which can change for events or restoration; public transport connections from central Turin are also worth checking in advance.