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Torino's Baroque Palazzo dell'Arsenale partially reopens after restoration

cultural-heritage · 2026-05-01

The Cortile d'Onore at Turin's Palazzo dell'Arsenale has reopened to the public following a restoration. The project, which cost €770,000, received backing from Compagnia di San Paolo (€400,000), Intesa San Paolo (€300,000), and the Consulta for the enhancement of artistic and cultural heritage in Turin (€70,000). This historic courtyard features Luserna stone slabs, ambient LED lighting, and displays the emblem of the Scuola di Applicazione. Originally built between 1736 and 1752 under the reign of Carlo Emanuele III and designed by Felice De Vincenti, the site welcomes visitors on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 6 PM to 8 PM.

Key facts

  • Cortile d'Onore of Palazzo dell'Arsenale restored and partially opened to public
  • Restoration cost €770,000
  • Funded by Compagnia di San Paolo (€400,000), Intesa San Paolo (€300,000), Consulta per la valorizzazione dei beni artistici e culturali di Torino (€70,000)
  • Courtyard now has Luserna stone slabs, LED floor lighting, and new perimeter lights
  • Large emblem of Scuola di Applicazione placed at center
  • Palace built from 1736 by order of Carlo Emanuele III, designed by Felice De Vincenti
  • Monumental facade added in 1890 by Emilio Marullier
  • Open Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays 18:00-20:00
  • Future plans include opening ceremonial halls and library, summer collaboration with Teatro Regio
  • Historical figures associated: Luigi Lagrange, Giovanni Plana, Filippo Burzio, Camillo Cavour, Alfonso Lamarmora, Raffaele Cadorna, Armando Diaz
  • Book 'Palazzo Arsenale' (Sagep Editori, 2021) edited by Walter Barberis, preface by Maria La Barbera

Entities

Artists

  • Felice De Vincenti
  • Emilio Marullier
  • Luigi Lagrange
  • Giovanni Plana
  • Filippo Burzio
  • Camillo Cavour
  • Alfonso Lamarmora
  • Raffaele Cadorna
  • Armando Diaz
  • Walter Barberis
  • Maria La Barbera
  • Carlo Emanuele III
  • Umberto I
  • Dario Bragaglia

Institutions

  • Palazzo dell'Arsenale
  • Comando per la Formazione e Scuola di Applicazione dell’Esercito
  • Compagnia di San Paolo
  • Intesa San Paolo
  • Consulta per la valorizzazione dei beni artistici e culturali di Torino
  • Teatro Regio
  • Sagep Editori
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Turin
  • Italy
  • via Arsenale
  • via Arcivescovado

Sources