TURIN CATHEDRAL

The Cathedral of Turin is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Turin in northern Italy. The Archbishops of Turin reside in this building, which is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. The Chapel of the Holy Shroud, where the Shroud of Turin currently resides, was constructed between 1668 and 1694 and was designed by Guarino Guarini.

The Turin Cathedral is one of the prime places of worship and things to see in Turin. It's the only church in town built in the Renaissance style. The Holy Shroud, or Sacra Sindone as it is known in Italian, is kept at the Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista and is a major tourist attraction. While its validity has been called into question, that hasn't stopped people from touring the church to witness it. Explore the Turin Cathedral Church and it's popular attractions with our Europe packages.

The Holy Shroud is housed in the Baroque masterpiece that is the Cappella della Sindone, designed by Guarino Guarini and recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. The magnificent Basilica of Superga, the creation of the legendary architect Filippo Juvarra, rises atop a hill, right in front of the city, and will no doubt impress everyone who has been captivated by the other historic churches in the area. The Basilica is so prominent since it is situated on a hill that is 670 meters above sea level that it can be seen from anywhere in the city.

Highlights

• To see the authentic Shroud, which is kept hidden and only exposed by papal decree, you must go to witness the special exhibition between the middle of April and the middle of August.
• View the reproduction of the Shroud that is on exhibit for public viewing next to the Cathedral's entrance.
• Be sure to check out the black and white negative photograph of the Shroud on display near the entryway.
• The images on the Shroud that have aged through time are significantly clearer in this display when you click pictures of them.
• Look at the intricately carved shrines that border the walls of the Cathedral.
• Take a picture of the Last Supper oil painting imitation that hangs on the wall just over the front doors, which is based on a mural by Leonardo da Vinci.