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The Royal Palace of Turin, or Palazzo Reale di Torino in Italian, is a significant historic landmark associated with the House of Savoy in Northern Italy.
Its construction dates back to the 16th century and it underwent renovations in the 17th century under the supervision of Christine Marie of France (1606-1663) and renowned Baroque architect Filippo Juvarra. The estate also encompasses the Palazzo Chiablese and the Chapel of the Holy Shroud, which was designed for housing the renowned Shroud of Turin. Eventually, in 1946, ownership of the palace was transferred to the state and it was transformed into a museum. In recognition of its cultural significance, it was added to UNESCO's World Heritage Site list in 1997 along with 13 other residences belonging to the House of Savoy.
