Chiesa di Santa Cristina (Saint Christine Church), Turin
Saint Christine Church is a beautiful church located in the city of Turin, in the Piedmont region of northern Italy. The church, dedicated to Saint Christine, was originally built in the 17th century, and has since undergone significant renovations and additions over the years.
The stunning baroque architecture of the Saint Christine Church is a testament to the skilled craftsmanship of the era, with ornate details and intricate designs adorning both the interior and exterior of the church. The interior of the church is particularly noteworthy, with a series of stunning frescoes depicting scenes from the life of Saint Christine, as well as intricate sculptures and beautiful stained glass windows.
Saint Christine Church is not only a beautiful example of Italian baroque architecture, but it is also a significant part of the history and culture of Turin. The church has played an important role in the religious and social life of the community for centuries, and continues to be a beloved landmark and popular tourist attraction in the city today.
The stunning baroque architecture of the Saint Christine Church is a testament to the skilled craftsmanship of the era, with ornate details and intricate designs adorning both the interior and exterior of the church. The interior of the church is particularly noteworthy, with a series of stunning frescoes depicting scenes from the life of Saint Christine, as well as intricate sculptures and beautiful stained glass windows.
Saint Christine Church is not only a beautiful example of Italian baroque architecture, but it is also a significant part of the history and culture of Turin. The church has played an important role in the religious and social life of the community for centuries, and continues to be a beloved landmark and popular tourist attraction in the city today.
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Chiesa di Santa Cristina (Saint Christine Church) on Map
Sight Name: Chiesa di Santa Cristina (Saint Christine Church)
Sight Location: Turin, Italy (See walking tours in Turin)
Sight Type: Religious
Sight Location: Turin, Italy (See walking tours in Turin)
Sight Type: Religious
Walking Tours in Turin, Italy
Create Your Own Walk in Turin
Creating your own self-guided walk in Turin is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Coffee, Food and Chocolate Tour in Turin
Among other things, the capital of Italy's Piedmont region – Turin – is well known for its rich culinary tradition, which includes long-standing coffee and chocolate culture. There are several cafes and coffee houses in the city that have been in business for hundreds of years.
The most notable of them are found in the historic heart of the city, such as the Caffè al Bicerin.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
The most notable of them are found in the historic heart of the city, such as the Caffè al Bicerin.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
Turin Introduction Walking Tour
A Roman colony called Julia Augusta Taurinorum was established in 28 BC. Today the city known as Turin is the capital city of the Piedmont region of Italy. The Romans planned the town as a grid. Garibaldi Street (via Garibaldi) today follows the pattern of the Roman north-south street.
After the fall of the Roman Empire, Turin was occupied in turn by Ostrogoths, Lombards, and the Franks of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
After the fall of the Roman Empire, Turin was occupied in turn by Ostrogoths, Lombards, and the Franks of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles