Santuario della Consolata

The Santuario della Consolata is a minor basilica and Marian shrine in Turin, combining a hexagonal plan with an elliptical nave in baroque style. A Romanesque bell tower stands beside the neoclassical facade, creating a contrast between medieval structure and later baroque additions.

The complex began as Sant'Andrea church in the 10th century, receiving its current form through renovations by Guarino Guarini and Filippo Juvarra. Baroque interventions transformed the medieval building into a pilgrimage center dedicated to the Madonna della Consolata.

The shrine houses a venerated Marian icon set within an ornate marble altar, drawing worshippers throughout the day. Local residents regard this place as a central spiritual landmark in Turin, where prayer and votive offerings have remained part of daily life for centuries.

The shrine opens daily from 8 AM to 7:30 PM and stands at the intersection of Via Consolata and Via Carlo Ignazio Giulio. Visitors can enter freely and should be mindful of liturgical services, which may limit access to certain areas at times.

Pope Francis presented this shrine with the Golden Rose in 2015, a rare papal honor. The gesture acknowledged the connection between the site and the Holy Shroud of Turin, as well as its role in regional Catholic devotion.

Location: Turin

Architects: Guarino Guarini

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Website: http://laconsolata.org

GPS coordinates: 45.07680,7.67911

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:29