Io più fanciullo non sono is Lorena Canottiere’s comic story set at the Musei Reali.
When he was young, he was frail, sickly and often teased by the bullies. And yet Eugenio di Savoia-Soissons never stopped believing: he believed he would prove everyone wrong and become a great warrior – a Prince leading armies and a philosopher too, a lover of books and a man of great culture. Today, his equestrian statue speaks to Giovanni, an introverted boy on a school visit to the Musei Reali. And, it seems, Eugenio and Giovanni have plenty to say to one another…
The Royal Museums in the heart of Turin offer a journey through history, art and nature with exhibits ranging from prehistoric times to the 20th century. Palazzo Reale, once the primary residence of the House of Savoy, presents furnishings, decoration and precious objects illustrating the royal family’s history and the splendour of the court. From the Room of Medals, we enter the Royal Armoury with its vast collection of armour and weapons, which in turn provides access to the Royal Library, founded by Carlo Alberto, whose numerous purchases of books and drawings include a self-portrait of Leonardo da Vinci. The Galleria Sabauda displays paintings from the leading European schools and houses the Flemish collection of Prince Eugene of Savoy. Located in the basement of the Manica Nuova or New Wing, the Museo di Antichità holds archaeological finds from excavations in the region of Piedmont, including the Treasure of Marengo. The palace stands in the Royal Gardens.