Designed in 1740 in Baroque style by the architect Benedetto Alfieri on a previous project dating back to the mid-seventeenth century by the engineer Amedeo di Castellamonte, the structure was used for the execution of equestrian exercises.
In 1840 the building underwent a profound transformation based on a project by architect Ernest Melano. On 13 July 1943 the complex was damaged by bombing.
The building, which was abandoned and occupied by some collectives in March 2014, was affected by three intense fires of malicious origin: one in 2014 (remained guilty), one in 2016 and another in 2019. The first of them inspired a theatrical performance that took place in the complex one year after the event.
Now, the complex has been fenced up, the occupants were sent away and entering to the buildings is forbidden.
Let's just hope the complex won't be abandoned as before....
Location : La Cavallerizza Reale
1 comment:
Restoration is called for, especially given its history.
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