Basilica of Corpus Domini

The Basilica of Corpus Domini features intricate ceiling designs, elaborate facades, and decorative elements that exemplify Italian baroque architectural principles.

Architect Ascanio Vitozzi designed this religious building in 1607, during a period when the Catholic Church sought to demonstrate its influence through grand architecture.

The interior spaces incorporate trompe-l'oeil techniques and detailed frescoes that represent the artistic achievements of seventeenth-century Italian religious architecture.

The basilica maintains regular opening hours for visitors and continues to function as an active religious center with regular masses and ceremonies.

Located 239 meters above sea level, the basilica contains multiple altars adorned with ornate woodwork and intricate religious artworks from the baroque period.

Location: Turin

Inception: 1607

Architects: Ascanio Vitozzi

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Elevation above the sea: 239 m

Address: Piazza Corpus Domini, 20 - Torino (TO)

GPS coordinates: 45.07278,7.68278

Latest update: March 9, 2025 18:48