La Venaria Reale

"Extensive Italianate gardens surround this 16th-century hunting lodge built for Carlo Emanuele II of Savoy." Full review

"OK, it may not enjoy the weighty publicity of its French counterpart, but this is one of the largest royal residences in the world, rescued from ruin by a €235 million 10-year-long restoration project." Full review

"The most noteworthy rooms are the Sala di Diana and the richly decorated Grande Galleria. A little further on is the Mandria, a vast domain created in the 18C to house the royal stud farm. " Full review

"This massive complex, its stables, and its awesome formal gardens are now UNESCO World Heritage listed." Full review