Gran Madre di Dio, Church in Turin, Italy
The Gran Madre di Dio is a neoclassical-style church located in front of Piazza Vittorio Veneto, at the western side of the bridge named after Vittorio Emanuele I.
The church was built in 1818 to celebrate the return of the King Victor Emmanuel I of Sardinia to the throne, after the defeat of Napoleon.
The church is modeled after the Pantheon in Rome and it's considered one of the most important examples of neoclassical architecture in Italy.
The church is open to visitors and offers stunning views of the city from its location.
Legend has it that the Holy Grail is hidden in the crypt of this church.
Location: Turin
Inception: 1818
Architect: Ferdinando Bonsignore
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Address: Piazza Gran Madre di Dio, 4 - 10131 Torino (TO) 10131
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