The 9 Best Sacred & Religious Sites in Centro, Piedmont

December 18, 2021 Flossie Demartino

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.
Restaurants in Turin

1. Cappella dei Banchieri e dei Mercanti

Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 25, 70010 Turin Italy +39 011 562 7226 [email protected] http://cappelladeibanchieriemercanti.blogspot.it
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5.0 based on 239 reviews

Cappella dei Banchieri e dei Mercanti

2. Real Chiesa di San Lorenzo

Via Palazzo di Citta' 4, 10122 Turin Italy +39 011 436 1527 http://www.sanlorenzo.torino.it/
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4.5 based on 1,420 reviews

Real Chiesa di San Lorenzo

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

Piazza Della Consolata Via Maria Adelaide 2, 10122 Turin Italy +39 011 483 6100 [email protected] http://www.laconsolata.org/
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4.5 based on 1,572 reviews

Santuario Basilica La Consolata

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

Via Giuseppe Barbaroux 41, 10122 Turin Italy http://www.arciconfraternitadellamisericordia.it
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Chiesa della Misericordia

5. Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone

Piazza San Giovanni, 10122 Turin Italy [email protected] http://www.duomoditorino.it/
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4.0 based on 1,500 reviews

Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone

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

Via Santa Maria, 4, Turin Italy +39 011 562 0382
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4.0 based on 12 reviews

Santa Maria di Piazza

7. Chiesa di San Tommaso Apostolo

Via Pietro Micca angolo via Monte di Pieta, Turin Italy +39 011 544667
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4.0 based on 16 reviews

Chiesa di San Tommaso Apostolo

8. Chiesa di San Francesco d’Assisi

Via San Francesco d'Assisi 11, 70010 Turin Italy
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4.0 based on 13 reviews

Chiesa di San Francesco d’Assisi

9. Basilica Mauriziana

Via Milano 20, 10100 Turin Italy
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4.0 based on 13 reviews

Basilica Mauriziana

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