Canon Powershot SX730 HS Taken on 19/10/2019. By now, you have probably realised that Piemonte in northwestern Italy is not only famous for scenic landscapes, fabulous food and wonderful wine, but also for many royal residences left by the Savoy dynasty. Perhaps the least-well known of the lot is the 'Castello Ducale di Agliè'. Surrounded by a pretty park – where I took this photo – with ancient trees and vast glasshouses, the Castle of Agliè should be firmly placed on anyone's itinerary with a keen interest in Italian history, beauty, architecture — and royalty. The original nucleus of the castle dates to around the 12th century before undergoing several transformations, the greatest of which being overseen by the Savoy family when Carlo Emanuele III bought the property in 1763. The castle is certainly striking from the exterior along with the green gardens that have been alligned strictly and symmetrically. But it's inside the castle – which boasts over 300 rooms and apartments – where the vistor is left bedazzled by what's there to see: a legacy of furniture and precious, electic collections ranging from paintings to archaeological finds. What struck me most was the wall-to-ceiling fresco-covered ballroom with a powerfully placed chandelier hanging from the top, which I felt highlighted the elegance and splendour of the castle. You can find small snapshots of these fascinating frescoes online, but nothing compares to being inside and seeing them for yourself. The town Agliè is about 40km north of Turin, but it's actually only possible to get there by bus ('GTT') either from Rivarolo or Ivrea. I'd suggest first visiting Ivrea – known as the 'Industrial City of the Twentieth Century' – in the morning and then Agliè in the afternoon. ________________________________________ #agliè #ig_torino #piedmont #italia #italy #ilikeitaly #ig_italia #yallersitalia #volgoitalia #ig_piemonte #visitpiemonte #yallerspiemonte #volgopiemonte #italycomestoyou #andràtuttobene #travelblog #natgeotravel #lonelyplanet #travelexpert #beautifulplaces #italygram #reflection #instaday #instagood #italy_illife #visititaly #discoveritaly #charmingitaly #cntraveler #travelawesome (at Agliè) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9__eA2IHlE/?igshid=c9vvhhydywgq
