Palazzo Chiablese facts for kids
The Palazzo Chiablese is a grand building located in Turin, Italy. It used to be the home of important members of the royal family. For example, it was once the residence of the Duke of Chablais, who was a son of a king of Sardinia. Later, it also became the home of the Duke of Genoa, who himself became a king of Sardinia.
Today, the Palazzo Chiablese is a special place that holds many items showing the history of the Piedmont region. It is open to the public on certain days and hosts cultural events, concerts, and press conferences.
A Look Back: History of Palazzo Chiablese
The Palazzo Chiablese became a royal residence starting in 1753. It was given to Benedetto of Savoy. He was a son of King Charles Emmanuel III and Elisabeth Therese of Lorraine. The palace was named "Chiablese" because that was Benedetto's courtesy title – a special title given to him as a member of the royal family.
During World War II, the palace was hit by bombs. This caused a lot of damage, and most of its beautiful decorations inside were lost. In the 1950s, the Palazzo Chiablese was given to the Italian government.
