Santa Chiara, Turin

The Church of Saint Clare (Italian: Chiesa di Santa Chiara) is a Roman Catholic place of worship located in the city of Turin, Italy.

Church of Saint Clare
Chiesa di Santa Chiara
Façade of the church
Santa Chiara, Turin
Map of Turin
45.075776°N 7.679298°E / 45.075776; 7.679298
CountryItaly
DenominationRoman Catholic Church
History
DedicationClare of Assisi
Architecture
Architect(s)Bernardo Antonio Vittone
StyleBaroque
Years built1742-1745
Administration
ArchdioceseTurin

History

Originally a gothic monastery belonging to the Order of the Poor Clares built in the 13th century,[1] Saint Clare was rebuilt and repurposed as a church, of an overall smaller size, in a baroque style, between 1742 and 1745 under the direction of architect Bernardo Antonio Vittone, himself brother of two nuns of the Order.[2] The Poor Clares would continue to reside in the church until 1814, when they were transferred to Carignano.[1]

References
  1. "Chiesa di Santa Chiara - MuseoTorino". www.museotorino.it. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
  2. "Chiesa di S. Chiara | VisitaTorino". www.visitatorino.com (in Italian). Retrieved 2018-03-06.
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