Church of Saint Clare
Chiesa di Santa Chiara
Façade of the church
Santa Chiara, Turin is located in Turin
Santa Chiara, Turin
Santa Chiara, Turin
Map of Turin
45°04′33″N 7°40′45″E / 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

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

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. 1 2 "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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