(ANSA) - TURIN - Stupinigi's Palazzina di Caccia (Hunting Lodge) reopens to the public with a fantastic new visitors' route, exploring the restoration works on the complex, which became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997 but which has been closed to the public since 2006.

The route sets out from the Court of Honour where the green parterres marked with the site's old hunting routes have been restored to their original glory. The atrium looks at history of the site, followed by the Juvarrian Stables with the Cervo del Ladatte (Stag of Ladatte), which originally adorned the cupola, while the walls are decorated with 12 wooden medallions with figureheads from the Savoy family history. The route then moves into the Library, still with original furniture, and then onto the Eastern Gallery, followed by the Sala degli Scudieri with its depiction of the Cignaroli Court hunts. From here, you enter the Central Hall, with its frescos of the Roman hunting goddess Diana, created by the Valeriani brothers, complete with appliqués, fireboards and large-scale lighting. This is the heart of the building, around which the entire complex's architecture was developed. The visit wraps up in the Appartamento di Levante (Eastern Apartment), also known as the Apartment of the Chiablese Dukes.

It arrives there by way of a ceremonial route setting out from the Atrium and the Camera di Parata (Parade Room), winding through lounges, salons, bedrooms and studies until reaching the Camera da Gioco (the Games Room). All the rooms, entirely restored with their splendid frescoed decorations, stuccos and original wall hangings in silk and painted paper, feature priceless pieces of furniture, the work of master cabinet-makers such as Piffetti and Bonzanigo. Advance booking is essential, either for individuals or groups, and reservations can be made on line at www.piemonteitaila.eu or by calling toll free from inside Italy on 800 329 329. (ANSA).