Monte dei Cappuccini, Turin

Name: Monte dei Cappuccini
Address: Salita al C.A.I. Torino, 12, Turin, 10131, Italy
Telephone: +39 011 660 0302

#34 among attractions in Turin

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The Church of Santa Maria al Monte dei Cappuccini is a late-Renaissance-style church on a hill overlooking the River Po just south of the bridge of Piazza Vittorio Veneto in Turin, Italy. It was built for the Capuchin Order; construction began in 1583, and was completed in 1656. The original design was by Ascanio Vitozzi, but was completed by the engineer Giacomo Soldati. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 45°3'35"N, 7°41'50"E

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Salita al C.A.I. Torino, 12Circoscrizione 8 (Borgo Po - Cavoretto)Turin 10131 Italy

Contact

+39 011 660 0302

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Monte dei Cappuccini – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum of Cinema, Mole Antonelliana, Parco del Valentino, Gran Madre.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Monte dei Cappuccini open?

Monte dei Cappuccini is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 12:30 pm - 2:15 pm & 8 pm - 10 pm
Wednesday 12:30 pm - 2:15 pm & 8 pm - 10 pm
Thursday 12:30 pm - 2:15 pm & 8 pm - 10 pm
Friday 12:30 pm - 2:15 pm & 8 pm - 10 pm
Saturday 12:30 pm - 2:15 pm & 8 pm - 10 pm
Sunday 12:30 pm - 2:15 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Monte dei Cappuccini?

Nearby attractions include Museo Nazionale della Montagna Duca degli Abruzzi, Turin (1 min walk), Gran Madre, Turin (7 min walk), Ponte Umberto I, Turin (7 min walk), Palazzo Gualino, Turin (11 min walk).

How to get to Monte dei Cappuccini by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monte dei Cappuccini:

Bus

Cappuccini • Lines: 53, Css-A (3 min walk)
Sommacampagna • Lines: 66, 70, 73 (3 min walk)

Tram

Bonsignore • Lines: 13 (5 min walk)
Gran Madre Capolinea • Lines: 13 (6 min walk)

Metro

Porta Nuova • Lines: M1 (24 min walk)
Marconi • Lines: M1 (26 min walk)

Train

Torino Porta Nuova (25 min walk)