His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has visited several museums in Turin Italy, yesterday (Saturday). These included the Royal Museums in Turin and the Leonardo da Vinci Exhibition, which comprises some of his unique paintings and artworks.

The Ruler of Sharjah explored ‘Casa Savoy’ or The House of Savoy’s historical collections and manuscripts, which document important events in the royals’ lives, in addition to sculptures and unique tools that reflect the culture that prevailed during the Savoy family’s reign.

His Highness also visited the Royal Library of Turin, where librarians offered him a look into important manuscript collections, engravings and drawings documenting the royal life of The House of Savoy. A special collection of books and rare manuscripts from many countries and cultures including Arab and Islamic cultures was also examined by the Sharjah Ruler.

At the Oriental Art museum, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi viewed an exhibition titled, ‘Water, Islam and Art’, where  traditional bowls and vases, carpets, and other historical items that showcase Islamic arts and culture, are on display.

His Highness also visited the Islamic Exhibition here, which is considered one of the most significant displays of historical Islamic resources shared with them by prestigious museums and entities worldwide, and the originality of subject matter.

His Highness also visited the State Archives of Turin, which has many historical documents and manuscripts of many countries and regions from different eras, as well as royal resolutions, seal and stamps, in addition to book volumes that preserved the history of Italy in general and Turin in particular.

His Highness’ comprehensive visit yesterday concluded with Egyptian Museum in Turin, which houses one of the largest collections of Egyptian antiquities and artefacts that reflect the life of ancient Egyptian civilisation, and the tools that were invented during the pharaonic dynasties. The visit also included their popular ‘Kings Gallery’.

As a token of appreciation for the visit, historical documents and rare manuscripts from the museums have been presented to the Ruler of Sharjah as gifts and memorabilia.