Church of St. Francis of Paola, Baroque church in Via Po, Turin, Italy
The Church of St. Francis of Paola features a main altar made of polychrome marble and exhibits elaborate architectural details throughout its structure.
Construction of the church started in 1634 under the patronage of Christine Marie of France, Duchess of Savoy, with designs by Pellegrino Pellegrini.
The interior contains artistic treasures including the altarpiece La Vergine con il Bambino e i Santi Anna, Francesco e Caterina by Federico Zuccari.
The church maintains regular opening hours and welcomes visitors who want to explore its architectural elements and religious artifacts.
The choir section displays six apostle paintings by Bartolomeo Guidoboni, while Francesco Guatier of Saluzzo created the interior and exterior frescoes.
Location: Turin
Inception: 1632
Architectural style: baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: 45.06835,7.68918
Latest update: March 11, 2025 11:00
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