Palazzo Madama: Turin’s Treasure Chest

$ 12,82 per person

  • Self-guided audio tour
    Follow the story at your own pace
  • English
    For both audio and stories included
Palazzo Madama: Turin’s Treasure Chest

$ 12,82 per person

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Overview

  • 2h 30min
  • 133 stories
  • 0km distance
  • 27 stops

Waltz in the Palazzo Madama with a self-guided audio tour on your phone designed by an accredited expert. Listen to fascinating stories, based on an award-winning storytelling concept, and gain great insights into one of the most iconic landmarks of Turin. Start your tour from the magnificent facade of Palazzo, and then continue to explore its interior, the mesmerizing decorations, and the

This is an unmissable opportunity to experience at your own pace the Palazzo Madama with a captivating audio tour on your phone.

 

* * Ticket/entrance fee to the Palazzo Madama is not included.

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The aftermath of the Crucifixion

The ‘Compianto su Cristo Morto’, which translates as ‘Lamentation over the Dead Christ’ (often called simply ‘the Lamentation’), is composed of eight sculptures in a poignant and emotionally charged scene. It shows the aftermath of the Crucifixion, with the lifeless body of Jesus being mourned by various figures, including Mary and Mary Magdalene. The body of Jesus is kept horizontal by an iron support beneath him.

Beatrice Galuzzo

Beatrice Galluzzo is an Italian independent curator, project manager, and contemporary art historian, whose research mostly focuses on the existing relation between contemporary art and migration politics.

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Self-guided audio tour on your smartphone (Android & iOS)
  • An activation link to access your audio tour
  • Offline content (text, audio narration, and maps) to avoid roaming charges

Exclusions

  • Entrance ticket to the Palazzo Madama 
  • Live Guide
  • Smartphone or headphones
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation
  • App not compatible with Windows phones
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Mandatory items

  • Charged smartphone
  • Headphones

The location

Address

P.za Castello, 10122 Torino

Directions to starting point

There is no meeting point.

The self-guided audio tour is designed to start at the entrance of the Palazzo Madama (P.za Castello, 10122 Torino). The easiest way to get there is by bus or tram. The Palazzo is in the heart of the city. Take the bus or tram lines 13, 15, 55, 56 (Castello station) The tour ends inside the Palazzo Madama (Torre Civica)

Important information

Opening hours

Opening hours for Palazzo Madama

Recommended visiting hours

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM.

Closed on Tuesday.

Know before you book

  • Please consider that admission fees for the Palazzo Madama are not included. 
  • This is a downloadable self-guided audio tour for your smartphone, accessible through our app. No live guide will accompany you. No VR / AR is included
  • No live guide or meeting point provided.
  • The course of the visit may be modified and special restrictions may be imposed. The visitors must always adhere to the guidelines of the site.”
  • After booking, you will receive an email with further instructions on how to access and download your audio tour. Check your spam folder as well
  • Book per device to be used, not per participant
  • An Android (version 5.0 and later) or iOS smartphone is required. The audio tour is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Mini 1st generation
  • You will need storage space on your phone (100-150 MB)
  • The tour is suitable for adolescents and adults
  • The museum is wheelchair accessible
  • The museum lends free wheelchairs
  • Tactile information is available
  • Dedicated tactile trail and audio guide for the visually impaired

Know before you go

  • Mobile signal may be weak at the site(s). Download your audio tour on your smartphone prior to your visit to fully enjoy it.
  • After booking, you will receive an email with further instructions on how to access and download your audio tour. Please check your email spam folder as well
  • Ensure that your smartphone is fully charged & that you bring your earphones

Download the app

To take this self-guided tour, you will need to download the Clio Muse Tours app on your iOS or Android device. Enjoy your tour!

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