PALAZZO CHIABLESE

The Chiablese Palace, located in Piazza San Giovanni in the historic center of Turin, was the headquarters of the National Cinema Museum from 1958 to 1985 and now houses several cultural institutions. Built in the 16th century by Duke Emanuele Filiberto, it has undergone several modifications, the most significant being carried out by the architect Benedetto Alfieri in 1753-54. The property has had various owners, from Marchesa Beatrice Langosco di Stroppiana to King Carlo Felice. Damaged during World War II, today it is part of the UNESCO heritage and hosts temporary exhibitions from the Royal Museums of Turin. The palace features valuable works by artists such as Angelo Maria Crivelli and Gregorio Guglielmi, as well as the famous 17th-century tapestries narrating the story of the ancient Greek queen Artemisia. The Chiablese Halls, on the ground floor, now dedicated to temporary exhibitions, were originally service areas with little decoration.