Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi opens secret rooms for exclusive guided tours

The Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi, a Savoy residence near Turin designed by Filippo Juvarra in the 18th century, is launching Passepartout, an exclusive initiative opening normally inaccessible spaces to small groups. From March 26 to November 6, 2022, one weekend per month, the Fondazione Ordine Mauriziano will offer guided tours for ten visitors (split into two groups of five) through secret rooms, including the king's closed chambers in the Ponente apartment of Carlo Felice, awaiting restoration, with marine-themed decorations, hidden servants' quarters, passages, and corridors. A highlight is the climb to the top of Juvarra's dome, where visitors walk along concave/convex balconies overlooking the grand central hall and view the inverted boat roof's complex wooden framework. After ascending 50 spiral steps, they reach a 360-degree panorama beneath the stag symbol of the hunting lodge. Director Marta Fusi describes the openings as extraordinary, aimed at creating an experience for small groups. Reservations are required by each Friday at 011 6200634 or via www.ordinemauriziano.it.