Gran Madre di Dio, Neoclassical church by Po River, Turin, Italy
The Gran Madre di Dio features a hexastyle pronaos with six frontal columns and Corinthian capitals, rising above a wide staircase near Po River.
The construction began in 1818 to commemorate King Victor Emmanuel I's return from exile after Napoleon's defeat, with completion occurring in 1831.
The marble tympanum depicts the Virgin and Child receiving homage from Turin decurions, reflecting the city's religious and civic connections.
The church stands at the eastern end of Ponte Vittorio Emanuele I, connecting to Piazza Vittorio Veneto in central Turin.
Two statues flank the entrance staircase, with one figure holding a book and chalice, generating discussions about potential Grail connections.
Location: Turin
Inception: 1818
Architects: Ferdinando Bonsignore
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Address: Piazza Gran Madre di Dio, 4 - 10131 Torino (TO) 10131
GPS coordinates: 45.06220,7.69910
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:09
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