Kirchen in Piemont

Historic Churches of Piedmont

Piedmont’s religious landscape encompasses a diverse range of architectural styles, from the grand Baroque masterpieces of Turin to UNESCO-listed devotional complexes. This collection includes the Basilica of Superga, a hilltop monument by Filippo Juvarra, and the Cathedral of St John the Baptist, which houses the Holy Shroud. Notable sites include the Sacro Monte of Orta with its twenty chapels, the Romanesque-Gothic Basilica di Sant'Andrea in Vercelli, and the neoclassical Gran Madre di Dio, showcasing the region's spiritual history and Savoyard heritage.

Historic Churches of Piedmont — Karte

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Basilica of Superga

The Basilica of Superga is a hilltop Catholic basilica in Superga, in the vicinity of Turin, Italy.

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Sacro Monte of Orta

UNESCO-recognized devotional complex featuring twenty chapels dedicated to the life of St. Francis. The site integrates Mannerist and Baroque art with a scenic natural landscape.

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Cathedral of St John the Baptist

Turin Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Turin, northern Italy. Dedicated to Saint John the Baptist.

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Church of Santa Cristina and San Carlo

Santa Cristina is a Baroque style, Roman Catholic church located in Turin, region of Piedmont, Italy.

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Gran Madre di Dio, Turin

The church of the Gran Madre di Dio is a Neoclassic-style church dedicated to Mary, Mother of God, on the western bank of the Po River,…

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Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Consolation

The Santuario della Madonna Consolata is a Roman Catholic Minor Basilica and Marian sanctuary in central Turin, Piedmont, Italy.

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Basilica of Corpus Domini

The Basilica of Corpus Domini is a Roman Catholic church in Turin, Italy, built to celebrate the "Miracle of the Eucharist" which,…

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Basilica of Our Lady Help of Christians

The Basilica of Our Lady Help of Christians is a Pontifical church and Marian shrine in Turin, Italy.

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Royal Church of San Lorenzo, Turin

San Lorenzo, also known as the Royal Church of Saint Lawrence, is a Baroque-style church in Turin, adjacent to the Royal Palace of Turin.

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Alba Cathedral

Alba Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Alba, province of Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy, dedicated to Saint Lawrence.

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Chiesa Abbaziale di San Michele

A Romanesque-Gothic abbey complex dating to the late 10th century, perched on Mount Pirchiriano. It is a symbolic monument of Piedmont and served as a historic stop for pilgrims traveling along the Via Francigena.

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Asti Cathedral

Asti Cathedral, the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Asti, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Asti, Piedmont, Italy.

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Santa Caterina del Sasso

Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso is a Roman Catholic monastery located in the municipality of Leggiuno, in the Province of Varese and…

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Alessandria Cathedral

Alessandria Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Alessandria, Piedmont, Italy, dedicated to Saints Peter and Mark.

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Ivrea Cathedral

Ivrea Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in Ivrea, Italy.

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Susa Cathedral

Susa Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Susa, Piedmont, in northern Italy.

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Church of Madonna del Sasso

The Madonna del Sasso sanctuary is on a spur over the Lake Orta at 638 m height, in the Madonna del Sasso municipality.

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Basilica di Sant'Andrea

The Basilica di Sant'Andrea is the church of a monastery in Vercelli, Piedmont, northern Italy, founded in 1219 by Cardinal Guala Bicchieri…

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Acqui Cathedral

Acqui Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in the city of Acqui Terme, in the province of Alessandria and the region of Piedmont, Italy.

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Tortona Cathedral

Tortona Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Tortona, Piedmont, in northwest Italy, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and…