Superga | Turin, Italy

[Kampflamm]

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[Kampflamm]

5.5..by H-M I suppose. You must really like this building then.

[therock]

BASILICA DI SUPERGA - TORINO

Conceived and constructed by Filippo Juvarra between 1717 and 1731, this church is dedicated to the birth of Mary and is the site of the royal tombs. Tradition has it that it was built at request of Vittorio Amedeo II as the fulfilment of a vow made after the victory of 1706 against the French. The choice of site, within sight of the Royal Palace of Rivoli, was intended to underline the regal dignity of The House of Savoy, acquired after the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713.
The circular church is dominated by the 75 metre dome and flanked by twin 60 metre high bell towers. An imposing portico of eight Corinthian columns fronts the facade. Inside the church the play of light on the stucco and marble decorations of the altar and floor creates striking effects. The main altar, the frame of which was designed by Filippo Juvarra , is decorated with a marble bass-relief by Bernardino Cametti depicting the glorious battle for the liberation of Turin.
The lateral chapels are enriched by the paintings and sculptures of Beaumont, Sebastiano Ricci, Carlo Antonio Tantardini, Bernardino Cametti and Agostino Cornacchini.

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[Kampflamm]

Beautiful church in a beautiful setting. That's why it gets 9.5

[Raine]

nothing special, so 9,5/10
:-)

[Sky | Kai]

the church is beautiful, but i think it's more an urban piece of architecture. but the view most be astonishing!

8,5/10 (because of the porticus)

[Phobos]

Great location and original beautiful facade.
8.5/10

[Kampflamm]

the church is beautiful, but i think it's more an urban piece of architecture. but the view most be astonishing!

8,5/10 (because of the porticus)

You dislike the porticus or you don't? :dunno:

[Sky | Kai]

i dislike it.

[Kampflamm]

It does look a bit out of place.

[Fly Pan Am]

8.5/10

The last picture brought it up a half point.

[zafiris]

Architecturally this is very interesting. I like the idea of adding a balcony around the dome. Stairs, dome, entrance design also magnificent. I would expect a better finishing touch for the walls but overall the proportions of dome/base are excellent. An Italian 10!

[Sky | Kai]

It does look a bit out of place.
just what i thought.

[Pedrillo]

8.5/10

[DamienK]

7.5/10

[Fabio]

9.5/10


amazing

[superskyline]

VERY UNIQUE!
love it, 9.5/10

[Valia]

7.5/10

interesting barroque work

[Vrysxy]

9/10

[El_Greco]

10.

[JohnnyMass]

9/10 Very nice dome.

[forvine]

8.5/10

[Sinjin P.]

9.5/10

[Mosaic]

9/10

[marpa]

9,5/10

[B@dGuYoM]

8.5, curious location :)

[delmaule]

8/10

[(((myx)))]

10. great location!

[gutooo]

8.5/10

[LMCA1990]

8/10

[W!CKED]

9/10

[Fundador]

8/10:)

[Nikkodemo]

9/10

[baracuda79]

10!