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Palazzo Carignano is a Baroque palace located in the center of Turin, Italy. The palace was designed by Guarino Guarini, an architect from Modena, in the mid-17th century. It was built between 1679 and 1684 for the Princes of Carignano, a powerful noble family of Piedmont.

The palace is renowned for its stunning architecture, which incorporates elements of Baroque and Rococo styles. Its façade features a symmetrical design with two large wings and a central tower that rises to a height of 75 meters (246 feet). The tower is crowned with a cupola and a weather vane in the shape of a horse, which has become a symbol of Turin.

Today, Palazzo Carignano houses the Museum of the Risorgimento, which is dedicated to the history of the Italian unification movement. The museum's collection includes artifacts and documents related to the Risorgimento, such as weapons, paintings, sculptures, and historical documents. Visitors can also tour the palace's many rooms, including the grand ballroom, the chapel, and the library, which houses a collection of rare books and manuscripts.