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THE UNDERGROUND OF GOVONE ROYAL CASTLE (AS THEY WERE)

The underground premises of Govone Royal Castle, unlike the other floors, have had different uses over time depending on the different owners. They were built from the late 17th century onwards, along with the new building as we know it today, to accommodate two kitchens, one to the west and one to the east, serving the four apartments in the respective wings. Between the two areas, there was a cellar for wine storage.

At the end of the 18th century, with the property passing to the royal House of Savoy, the kitchens were reorganized and merged into a single large space that included areas for feeding and delighting the royal family, as well as dining rooms for the staff and entourage. In addition to the usual services, there was also a “coffee and chocolate office.”

The most significant transformation took place from 1821 onwards when Carlo Felice of Savoy ascended to the royal majesty, and the old kitchens were no longer sufficient to feed the entire Court of the Kingdom of Sardinia during their stays in Govone. The kitchen facilities were relocated to the first floor of the stable building, connected by an underground gallery that extended to the Royal Chapel. In the underground areas, some offices and dining rooms for the staff and increased entourage remained.

THE UNDERGROUND OF GOVONE ROYAL CASTLE (HOW THEY WILL BE)

The restoration and enhancement project of the underground premises aims to recover all the spaces with three specific objectives:

  1. Provide an overall understanding of the last phase of use.
  2. Enhance all the remaining architectural and artistic elements.
  3. Allow visitors to enhance the quality of their visiting experience.

To achieve these goals, new routes will be set up: one for contemporary art, to display the numerous artworks that the castle has acquired in recent years, and one for experiential activities, with dedicated workshops that will enable visitors, both young and old, to explore and deepen their knowledge of the gastronomy and wine landscapes of Langhe-Roero and Monferrato, a UNESCO heritage site.

The project has been financed through the POR FESR grant and with contributions from Compagnia di San Paolo, Fondazione CRC, Fondazione CRT, and the Municipality of Govone.

PILOT PROJECT FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE ROYAL APARTMENTS ON THE NOBLE FLOOR

On the noble floor of the royal castle, there are the apartments of Vittorio Emanuele I of Savoy and Maria Teresa of Austria-Este, decorated by the order of Carlo Felice of Savoy starting from 1819 to accommodate the reigning couple in Govone. The works were entrusted to skilled architects, artists, and craftsmen of the time.

The Royal apartments of Govone Castle represent one of the few examples of post-restoration neoclassical decoration still present in the Savoy Residences, as they have not undergone subsequent decorative modifications as it happened in other palaces.

The pilot project for the Parata della Regina (Queen’s Parade) room aims to identify restoration methodologies that can be implemented, thus deepening the knowledge of the specific decorative period and becoming a possible model for similar and future interventions on decorated spaces by the same artisans.

The project has been financed by Fondazione CRC and Associazione Govone Residenza Sabauda.

COMPLETED PROJECTS

2021-2022 – Restoration of the entrance Atrium on the ground floor of the castle. Financed by Fondazione CRC, Associazione Govone Residenza Sabauda, and the Ministry of Culture.

2017-2019 – Establishment of the new visitor route and restoration of the Galleria di Ponente for the creation of the new ticket office. Financed by Compagnia di San Paolo, Fondazione CRC, and Associazione Govone Residenza Sabauda.

2016-2017 – Renovation of the former nursery for the creation of exhibition space and restoration of the “Alfieri” Gallery. Financed by Fondazione CRT, Fondazione CRC, Comune di Govone, and Associazione Govone Residenza Sabauda.

2014-2015 – Restoration of the Chinese Apartment and the Galleria del Priore. Financed by the POR FESR grant and the Comune di Govone.

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    Have you ever thought about organizing your events here or giving the most important moments of your life a unique and unforgettable setting? It can be done! Discover all the spaces and choose the ones that best suit your needs: the Hall of Honor, the Chinese rooms, the greenhouse, the rose garden, the terrace, the park, and the gardens.

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    Govone extends beyond my walls. It is an entire community that takes care of the magnificent places it inhabits. I invite you to explore everything that surrounds me: the park and the gardens, the greenhouse, the intimate rose garden, the village, and the outdoor trails immersed in nature, which you can explore on foot or by bike.

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