The Royal Palace of Turin is the historical residence of the Savoy family, a symbol of the monarchy and today home to the Royal Museums. Located in the heart of the city, it was built starting in 1584 to a design by architect Ascanio Vittozzi, with later extensions and renovations, including some entrusted to Filippo Juvarra. Together with Guarino Guarini, Juvarra helped to shape the appearance of Turin. This palace showcases three main styles: Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical. Inside the Royal Palace are several important collections. These include the Galleria Sabauda, which houses over 700 paintings from the 13th to the 20th century, with works by artists such as Beato Angelico, Rembrandt, Van Dyck, and Tiepolo. The palace also contains the Royal Armoury, one of the richest collections of ancient weapons and armour in the world, as well as the Royal Library and the Archaeological Museum. The rooms on the “piano nobile”, for example the Ballroom of the Princess of Piedmont, are decorated with frescoes and tapestries of great artistic value.