Antico Palazzo Comunale di Saluzzo
Fifteenth-century palace in Saluzzo with the Pinacoteca Matteo Olivero and the Torre Civica, from which there is a view of Monviso.
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About the museum
The Antico Palazzo Comunale di Saluzzo was built between 1440 and 1462. The façade has terracotta and fresco decorations and, on the ground floor, a restored loggia. The first-floor hall keeps a 15th-century coffered ceiling with mythological, symbolic and heraldic motifs; today it hosts lectures, exhibitions and concerts.
On the second floor is the Pinacoteca Matteo Olivero, with around a hundred paintings, sculptures and drawings arranged in four thematic sections, which follow the artist’s development from social realism to the 1920s.
The Torre Civica, 48 metres high, was begun in 1462 and completed in 1556. Its 130 steps lead to a viewpoint over the city, the plain, Monviso and the Alps.
Highlights
- Pinacoteca Matteo Olivero with around a hundred works
- Hall with a 15th-century coffered ceiling
- Torre Civica, 48 metres high with 130 steps and a view of Monviso
- Façade with terracotta and fresco decoration
Permanent exhibition
- Pinacoteca Matteo Olivero – Around a hundred paintings, sculptures and drawings in four sections, from social realism to the 1920s.
- Operated by
- Comune di Saluzzo
- Visitors per year
- approx. 4,460
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3.50 |
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| Reduced | €2.50 |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and their companions. |
Admission included with the Abbonamento Musei pass. Booking is optional via the toll-free number 800 392 789 or at saluzzo@coopculture.it.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Step-free entrance via an alternative access with a doorbell; lift with Braille buttons and voice announcement of the floors; dedicated routes and audio guides for visitors with disabilities.
Kids & families
- Stroller-friendly
A parking area for pushchairs and visit materials, some of which can be taken home, are available.
Getting there & parking
By car
- Accessible parking
The palace is at Salita al Castello 26, in the historic centre of Saluzzo.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| Good to know | Group guided tours all year round, by reservation. |
