Conservation and Restoration Centre

Municipality of Venaria Reale

One hub, one mission, excellence in the protection of heritage

Housed in the former stables and riding school of the Reggia complex, the Conservation and Restoration Centre is a point of reference for research, restoration and training in the field of cultural heritage protection. Set up in 2005, it now operates internationally with projects ranging from antique paintings to industrial design.

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‘La Venaria Reale’ Conservation and Restoration Centre is a foundation that was set up in 2005 as part of the major redevelopment of the monumental complex of the Reggia di Venaria. It is located in the former 18th-century stables and riding school, designed and built by Benedetto Alfieri in 1758. The founding members' decision to establish a centre for advanced training and research in the field of artistic and cultural heritage conservation addresses the need to develop a new strategic hub in Piedmont. Founders: Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali, Regione Piemonte, Città Metropolitana di Torino, Municipality of Torino, Municipality of Venaria Reale, Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Torino, Compagnia di San Paolo, Università degli Studi di Torino. The Centre's areas of activity are:

Restoration Workshops
Scientific and Advanced Diagnosis Laboratories
Advanced Training School
Educational Services

The Venaria Reale Centre is responsible for the conservation and restoration of works of art, antique furniture, wooden artefacts, paintings, sculptures and other cultural heritage items, as well as modern artefacts, an example being the restoration of industrial design works that won an award at the prestigious Compasso d'Oro competition. Its goal is to preserve and maintain the artistic and historical heritage at the Reggia di Venaria Reale and other cultural institutions, also at international level, with works such as the restoration of the flooring of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, in optimal conditions.