Torino, Cappella della sindone
Turin Cathedral, consecrated in 1500, is a masterpiece of late Gothic architecture and the spiritual heart of the city. Commissioned by Duke Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy, it was designed by Meo del Caprina and houses the revered Holy Shroud—a linen cloth believed by many to bear the image of Christ. Though modest in size compared to other cathedrals, its elegant proportions, Renaissance chapels, and intimate atmosphere reflect the deep religious devotion of the House of Savoy. The adjacent Chapel of the Holy Shroud, designed by Guarino Guarini, is a Baroque gem of light and geometry, making the cathedral a unique blend of faith, art, and dynastic symbolism.
Torino, Cappella della sindone
Turin Cathedral, consecrated in 1500, is a masterpiece of late Gothic architecture and the spiritual heart of the city. Commissioned by Duke Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy, it was designed by Meo del Caprina and houses the revered Holy Shroud—a linen cloth believed by many to bear the image of Christ. Though modest in size compared to other cathedrals, its elegant proportions, Renaissance chapels, and intimate atmosphere reflect the deep religious devotion of the House of Savoy. The adjacent Chapel of the Holy Shroud, designed by Guarino Guarini, is a Baroque gem of light and geometry, making the cathedral a unique blend of faith, art, and dynastic symbolism.