Santa Chiara, Turin
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| Church of Saint Clare | |
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Chiesa di Santa Chiara | |
| File:Chiesa-Santa Chiara-Torino.JPG Façade of the church | |
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| Country | Italy |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
| History | |
| Dedication | Clare of Assisi |
| Architecture | |
| Architect | Bernardo Antonio Vittone |
| Style | Baroque |
| Years built | 1742-1745 |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | 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.
History
[edit | edit source]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]
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