Turin Cathedral, Renaissance cathedral in Turin, Italy
Turin Cathedral is a cathedral in Turin with a white marble facade and three portals facing the square. Inside the building three naves extend under a vaulted ceiling and several chapels line the side walls toward the main altar.
Construction began in the late 15th century on the site of older churches and a Roman theater. The baroque chapel beside the main building was added later in the 17th century following designs by Guarino Guarini.
The cathedral is named after John the Baptist and serves as the spiritual heart of the city. Worshippers attend regular services and visitors walk through the side chapels with their paintings and altars.
The entrance stands on a square in the historic center and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors should speak quietly and wear appropriate clothing when entering during services or exploring the chapels.
The bell tower beside the building dates from before the construction of the cathedral itself and was incorporated into the later structure. A fire damaged parts of the baroque chapel in 1997 and led to extensive restoration work.
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