since 1578, the Duomo – the only example of Renaissance art in the city – has held the Holy Shroud, the Cloth claimed to have wrapped the body of Christ. Devotees can visit the corresponding Museum in the crypt of the Church of the Santissimo Sudario. Not only are Turin's churches places of worship, they are also fine examples of architecture and art, mainly in baroque style: the church of San Lorenzo, the first work commissioned of Guarino Guarini by the Court of Savoy, the twin churches of Santa Cristina and San Carlo in the Piazza of the same name, the impressive church of San Filippo by Juvarra and the Basilica della Consolata – much loved by Turin's citizens – are well worth a visit not just by churchgoers. The new church of Santo Volto – by the architect Botta – is an admirable example of use of land reclaimed from former industrial areas.

There are also plenty of examples of non-Catholic religion in Turin: the Waldensians go to the Temple built in neo-gothic style in 1853, and the Orthodox Community meet at the parish church of San Massimo. The large Jewish Community is represented by the Synagogue in Moorish style inaugurated in 1884, while Muslims meet in the Mosque in the heart of Turin's multiethnic district: Porta Palazzo.

 

This information about the churches of Turin has been prepared jointly with the Diocesan Commission for the Holy Shroud and the Guarino Guarini Association.