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Cathedral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist

Cathedral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist

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Cathedral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist

Name: Cathedral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist
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Location: Torino, Piedmont, Italy

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1. Mole Antonelliana – Vittorio Veneto Square loop from Re Umberto

13.1km

03:30

150m

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2. Galleria San Federico – Piazza San Carlo loop from XVIII Dicembre

10.6km

02:48

90m

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3. Mole Antonelliana – Ponte Umberto I loop from Re Umberto

11.2km

02:57

90m

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Alberto Lionking

September 24, 2024

The current Cathedral, the first example of Renaissance architecture in Turin, was built by order of Bishop Domenico della Rovere on the site of three medieval churches dedicated to the Savior, St. John the Baptist and St. Mary. The project, entrusted to the Tuscan architect Meo del Caprina, was carried out between 1491 and 1498. In the 17th century the building was renovated with the addition of the chapel of the Holy Shroud by Guarino Guarini, which connects the cathedral to the Royal Palace.
The bell tower of Sant’Andrea, completed in 1469, was raised in 1720 based on a design by Filippo Juvarra. The façade, with three elegant portals, with its white marble cladding was an anomaly compared to contemporary brick buildings.
The interior, with a basilica plan, is a Latin cross with three naves with Gothic elements. The side chapels house devotional altars; at the second altar of the right nave, polyptych of the Compagnia dei Calzolai by Martino Spanzotti and Defendente Ferrari.

The lateral stairs at the end of the presbytery lead to the chapel of the Holy Shroud. Built between 1668 and 1694 and designed by Guarino Guarini, it is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture.

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Andreas Bikefan

June 29, 2025

Turin, the elegant city in northwestern Italy, is known for its Baroque architecture, world-class museums, and delicious cuisine. But one of the city's most fascinating highlights is the Turin Cathedral, home to the famous Shroud of Jesus. This fascinating and spiritual site attracts thousands of visitors every year.

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Elevation 240 m

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Wednesday 7 January

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-5°C

45 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Cathedral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist

1. Mole Antonelliana – Vittorio Veneto Square loop from Re Umberto

2. Galleria San Federico – Piazza San Carlo loop from XVIII Dicembre

3. Mole Antonelliana – Ponte Umberto I loop from Re Umberto

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