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Castle of the Dukes of Savoy
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Location: Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France
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Ein 🐟 namens Wander
August 12, 2021
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The Château de Chambéry is a fortress, a princely palace and a symbol of the power of the Savoyard sovereigns. It includes a remarkable collection of buildings constructed from the 13th century to the present day.
Today it is the seat of the department's prefecture.
Today it is the seat of the department's prefecture.
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•Clément
February 8, 2024
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The Count of Savoy Amédée V bought the castle in the 13th century from the former lords of Chambéry: the city became the capital. The castle then fulfills four essential …
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•Thomas
January 3, 2024
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The castle with medieval and baroque components is still a magnificent building today. The prefecture of the Savoie department is located in the building in an elevated position above the old town. The famous Shroud of Turin was kept in the castle chapel until 1578. A copy of it still hangs in the choir today. Beautiful stained glass can be admired in the Gothic Sainte-Chapelle. From the Round Tower you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view.
While the castle can only be visited as part of guided tours (in French), the exhibition on its history is freely accessible
While the castle can only be visited as part of guided tours (in French), the exhibition on its history is freely accessible
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