Chapel of the Holy Shroud, Turin

Name: Chapel of the Holy Shroud
Address: Piazza San Giovanni, Turin, 10122, Italy
Telephone: +39 011 464 7999

#42 among attractions in Turin

Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Chapel of the Holy Shroud is a Baroque-style Roman Catholic chapel in Turin in northern Italy. Located outside the Turin Cathedral and connected to the Royal Palace of Turin, the chapel was designed by the architect Guarino Guarini and built at the end of the 17th century, during the reign of Charles Emmanuel II, Duke of Savoy. The chapel was constructed to house the Shroud of Turin, a religious relic believed by many to be the burial shroud of Jesus of Nazareth. ()

Local name: Cappella della Sacra Sindone Completed: 1694 (330 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 45°4'24"N, 7°41'9"E

Address

Piazza San GiovanniCircoscrizione 1 (Centro)Turin 10122 Italy

Contact

+39 011 464 7999

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Day trips

Chapel of the Holy Shroud – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Palace of Turin, Residences of the Royal House of Savoy, Palazzo Madama, Palazzo Chiablese.

~480 ftS
Royal residence with armory and museum
Royal Palace of Turin, Turin
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~260 ftS
Vernacular architecture, Palace,
Residences of the Royal House of Savoy, Turin
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~800 ftS
Grand museum with antique and applied arts
Palazzo Madama, Turin
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~250 ftSW
Baroque architecture, Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palazzo Chiablese, Turin
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~780 ftW
Historic 15th-century cathedral
Turin Cathedral, Turin
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~1570 ftS
Ornate Baroque palace and museum
Palazzo Carignano, Turin
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~480 ftSW
Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Chiesa di San Lorenzo, Turin
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~850 ftS
Museum, Baroque architecture, Art museum
Museo Civico d'Arte Antica, Turin
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~540 ftNW
Archaeological site, Observation decks and towers, Historical place
Porta Palatina, Turin
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~1280 ftW
Square, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Chapel of Merchants Church, Turin
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~430 ftS
Palace, Museum, History museum
Armeria Reale, Turin
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chapel of the Holy Shroud?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo Chiablese, Turin (2 min walk), Residences of the Royal House of Savoy, Turin (2 min walk), Armeria Reale, Turin (3 min walk), Chiesa di San Lorenzo, Turin (3 min walk).

How to get to Chapel of the Holy Shroud by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chapel of the Holy Shroud:

Bus

Duomo - Musei Reali • Lines: 11, 19, 27, (N) 4r, 51, 57 (3 min walk)
Garibaldi • Lines: 11, 19, 27, (N) 4r, 51, 57, Css-A, St2 (4 min walk)

Tram

Duomo - Musei Reali • Lines: 4, 7 (3 min walk)
Garibaldi • Lines: 4, 7 (4 min walk)

Metro

Porta Nuova • Lines: M1 (21 min walk)
Re Umberto • Lines: M1 (22 min walk)

Train

Torino Porta Nuova (25 min walk)
Torino Porta Susa (26 min walk)