Palazzo Reale

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Statues of the mythical twins Castor and Pollux guard the entrance to the Palazzo Reale, and according to local legend, also watch over the border between the sacred ('white magic') and diabolical ('black magic') halves of the city. Built for Carlo Emanuele II around 1646, its lavishly decorated rooms house an assortment of furnishings, porcelain and other knick-knacks.

The surrounding Giardino Reale (Royal Garden), east of the palace, was designed in 1697 by André le Nôtre, who also created the gardens at Versailles.