Location: Centro
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The 9 Best Sacred & Religious Sites in Centro, Piedmont
In Turin, the capital of the Piedmont region of northwest Italy, sports cars and chocolate are a matter of pride. The city is also home to the Museo Egizio, one of the most impressive collections of Egyptian artifacts in the world. A stroll around Piazza Castello and along the Via Roma encompasses many of the must-see sights. Valentino Park houses an 18th-century castle, botanic garden and medieval village. When you've worked up an appetite, sample casual trattorias for pastas, regional wines and coffees.
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1. Cappella dei Banchieri e dei Mercanti
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5.0 based on 239 reviews
2. Real Chiesa di San Lorenzo
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4.5 based on 1,420 reviews
This was the first “home” of the Holy Shroud after its arrival from Chambéry. San Lorenzo has an extraordinary cupola (completed in 1680) designed by Guarino Guarini and exemplifies the baroque style. The Duke Emanuele Filiberto had the church dedicated to the Saint after the victory of the Battle of San Quintino. In piazza Castello.
Reviewed By 445nikr - Varna, Bulgaria
This church is merged so well with the surrounding buildings, although it is located at one of the corners of Piazza Castello, that we passed by its entrance several times and never noticed it. The interior is stunning - marble columns, beautiful murals, ornate chapels, the high altar which dates back to the late 17th century and the inner structure of the inside of the cupola that represents an inverted pentagon. It is a small church and it gives a specific sense of intimity.
3. Santuario Basilica La Consolata
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4.5 based on 1,572 reviews
Reviewed By AbuJan - Cairo, Egypt
For anyone who appreciates seeing the incredible imaginative power of mature Baroque architecture beyond the super-rich opulence of decoration, the interior of this church will be a delight. (Nota Bene, at the time of writing, it is illustrated with a picture of a completely different church at the Tripadvisor.) The surrounding of the church is one of the places in Turin where one feels that history is not in the past, it is very much part of the present. And the very rich hot chocolate with cream that has been served in the Caffe Al Bicerin opposite the church in the Piazza della Consolata since 1763 is a real treat.
4. Chiesa della Misericordia
5. Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone
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4.0 based on 1,500 reviews
Temporarily Closed The cathedral, built in 1498, is a fine example of Renaissance architecture. One of the most famous medieval relics - the Turin Shroud - is kept here.
Reviewed By H9489RPdaniele - Crema, Italy
The duomo of Turin or the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist is the major catholic place of cult in Turin. It is the seat of the archbishops of Turin and since 1578 the holy shroud. To be noted that the cathedral has free access through Saint John Baptist square and it is seperate from the 'holy shroud chapel' accessed only from the royal palace with entrance fees.
6. Santa Maria di Piazza
7. Chiesa di San Tommaso Apostolo
8. Chiesa di San Francesco d’Assisi
9. Basilica Mauriziana
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