Reg.Nr. 92/I/001

The "Manica Lunga" gallery of the Castle of Rivoli

Restoration and rehabilitation to the original use of the so-called "Manica Lunga" which is part of the 17th century Castle of Rivoli, a former Residence of the Royal House of Savoy in Rivoli. It originally housed the royal picture gallery (Savoy Gallery), the sole part of the ...
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Project details

Title:The "Manica Lunga" gallery of the Castle of Rivoli
Entr. year: 1992
Result:Diploma
Country: Italy
Town: Rivoli, Turin (Piedmont)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Special building
Former use:Royal picture gallery
Actual use:Museum, venue for events
Built: 17th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Filippo Juvarra, Architect , Andrea Bruno, Architect (Turin - IT)
The Jury's citation: "For the restoration and rehabilitation to the original use of a building, originally conceived as a royal picture gallery"
GPS:45°04'12"N 7°30'37"E
Web, Links:

www.castellodirivoli.org/manica-lunga/?lang=en

Description:
Restoration and rehabilitation to the original use of the so-called "Manica Lunga" which is part of the 17th century Castle of Rivoli, a former Residence of the Royal House of Savoy in Rivoli. It originally housed the royal picture gallery (Savoy Gallery), the sole part of the building still visible today. Since 1984 it houses the museum of contemporary art of Turin. Aim of the project was to preserve the authenticity of the original building, but also to fit the modern demands of the new use.