Palazzo Reale is the most important exhibition venue in the city. Once the seat of government, this royal palace preserves the memory of its ancient role in its elegant, stately entrance and a piano nobile with the Sala delle Cariatidi. Staying near Palazzo Reale means easy access to an continuous calendar of excellent exhibitions, within walking distance of the main monuments and attractions: the cathedral, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, the Arengario (now home to the Museo del Novecento).