Santuario della Consolata

Church Turin, Italy

The sanctuary of the Consolata (the Conslà [la cʊns'la], in Piedmontese), or according to the official denomination, Church of Santa Maria della Consolazione, is a Catholic basilica located close to the street of the same name and is one of the oldest places of worship of Turin. Dedicated to Mary, invoked with the title of "Consolatrix", it is considered the most important sanctuary of the city and of the Archdiocese of Turin, as well as a true masterpiece of Piedmontese Baroque. The most illustrious names in architecture dedicated themselves to its construction, such as Guarino Guarini, Filippo Juvarra and Carlo Ceppi.