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Racconigi, Castello Reale

Racconigi Castle, originated as a medieval fortress and was transformed in the 18th and 19th centuries into a royal residence of the House of Savoy. Expanded and adorned with a romantic garden by King Charles Albert and later King Victor Emmanuel II, it served as a favored retreat for the Italian royal family and stands as a symbol of Savoyard elegance and political heritage.

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Uploaded on December 20, 2024
Taken on September 10, 2017