Sacro Cuore di Maria, Gothic Revival church in San Salvario, Turin, Italy.
Sacro Cuore di Maria is a church built in the Gothic Revival style that stands in Turin's San Salvario neighborhood, marked by its stone pointed arches and intricately carved facade.The interior displays ribbed vaults and flying buttresses that create a sturdy structural frame and reinforce the overall Gothic appearance.
Construction began in 1884 under architect Carlo Ceppi and was completed between 1890 and 1898.The building was subsequently established as a parish church, serving the growing community in the neighborhood.
The church has served as the religious center of the San Salvario neighborhood since becoming a parish in 1910, bearing the name of the Sacred Heart of Mary.It remains a gathering place where local faith traditions continue to be observed and shared among residents.
The church is accessible for religious services and visitors through an entrance from the main street.It is helpful to check local information beforehand to ensure visiting times align with your schedule.
A bombing in 1943 during World War II severely damaged the organ and dome of the building.The reconstruction from 1947 to 1955 restored the structure and this period of recovery remains visible in the work done at that time.
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