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Because of the emphasis on the classical tradition, medieval forms were far less readily adopted in the 19th century in Italy than in northern Europe. One of the most lavish representatives of the Gothic Revival in the realm of landscape gardening is the Margheria attached to the residence of the Prince of Carignano in Racconigi in Piedmont. The courtyard layout, erected between 1834-49 on the edge of an extensive English garden planned by Savoy court gardener Saverio Kurten, goes back to designs by architect and stage designer Pelagio Palagi. While the complex silhouette, with its corner towers, battlements and pinnacled pediments, is clearly inspired by English models, the ground plan with three wings round a court is unmistakably derived from baroque villas. The cortile, on the other hand, enclosed by pointed arches, is reminiscent of a cloister garth.
The photo shows the main façade.
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