Piazza della Consolata, Torino http://www.laconsolata.org In the center of the historic center, in the heart of the neighborhood called “Quadrilatero romano” (Roman quadrilateral), this splendid Baroque sanctuary stands (italian name: Santuario di Maria Consolatrice also named La Consolata), the design was entrusted to the very famous Guarino Guarini who between 1678 and 1704 built a…
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Chapel of Bankers and Merchants – Turin
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 25, Torino cappelladeibanchieriemercanti.blogspot.com Jewel of the Baroque, the Chapel of the Pious Congregation of Bankers and Merchants, was designed by Pellegrino Tibaldi, construction began in 1577. The frescoed vaults were made by Stefano Maria Legnani. The chapel contains several artistic testimonies in Baroque style, the most famous object is the universal astronomical…
Queen of hearts, Turin apartment 