Santa Chiara, Baroque Catholic church in Turin, Italy
The Santa Chiara church features a central dome spanning 10 meters in diameter, supported by eight pillars forming a double envelope structure.
The church underwent reconstruction from 1742 to 1745 under architect Bernardo Antonio Vittone, replacing a Gothic monastery from the 13th century.
The interior design incorporates choirs positioned behind the pillars, reflecting the architectural preferences of religious buildings in 18th-century Turin.
The structural system employs ribbed brick vaulting that reduces overall mass while maximizing natural light penetration throughout the interior spaces.
The church's innovative load distribution system connects the pillars to the rear wall through choir spaces, demonstrating advanced engineering for its time.
Location: Turin
Inception: 1742
Architects: Bernardo Antonio Vittone
Architectural style: baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: 45.07578,7.67930
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:19
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