Salmatoris Palace

In the heart of the city of Cherasco, in the province of Cuneo, it takes its name from Giovanni di Audino Salmatoris, the local nobleman who wanted it to be built as his residence in 1620. In 1631 he welcomed Vittorio Amedeo I and his wife Cristina of France who were looking for shelter from the plague epidemic that was rampant in the area. In 1706, the Holy Shroud was placed in the small room of silence for fear that it would end up in the hands of the French. Palazzo Salmatoris is also known as the "Peace Palace" because in 1796 it saw the signing of the armistice of Cherasco between Napoleon I and the Savoy kingdom. In the mid-nineteenth century the Palazzo was purchased by the Paoletti family of Melle di Busca who began an important restoration by calling the best craftsmen and artists of the time to work on the project. It is currently owned by the Municipality and is an important cultural and artistic center, an ideal venue for exhibitions and cultural reviews. It is almost impossible to separate the visit of the Palace from the important exhibitions that it usually hosts. The exhibition venue takes up the entire main floor and continues in the completely renovated attics. The large staircase that leads from the ground to the main floor is made of stone, dating back to the nineteenth century. The "room of silence" which is now known as the "Hall of the Shroud" can also be visited.