The Sanctuary of Saint Anthony of Padua (Italian: Santuario di Sant'Antonio da Padova), also known as the Church of Saint Anthony of Padua[1] (Italian: Chiesa di Sant'Antonio di Padova) is a Roman Catholic place of worship located in the city of Turin, Italy.
| Sanctuary of Saint Anthony of Padua | |
|---|---|
Santuario di Sant'Antonio di Padova | |
 Façade of the church | |
  Sant'Antonio di Padova, Turin Map of Turin | |
| 45°04′06″N 7°39′57″E / 45.06845°N 7.66579°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
| History | |
| Dedication | Anthony of Padua |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Alberto Porta |
| Style | Gothic revival, romanesque revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1883 |
| Completed | 1887 |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Turin |
History
editThe sanctuary was built in 1883, with the purpose of hosting Piedmontese friars from the Order of Friars Minor who lost their housing due to the approval of the Siccardi Laws in 1866 in the then Kingdom of Sardinia.[2] Architect Alberto Porta supervised the construction of the sanctuary, and opted for a mix of gothic revival and romanesque revival styles.[1] Since its construction, the sanctuary has offered a soup kitchen service for the poor.[1]
The building was damaged by Allied bombardments during World War II, in 1942 and 1943.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Chiesa di Sant'Antonio da Padova - MuseoTorino". www.museotorino.it. Retrieved 2018-03-07.
- ^ "Il Santuario di S.Antonio di Padova in Torino | Pastorale Giovanile Frati Minori | Frati Minori Torino, Santuario di Sant Antonio da Padova". www.pgvpiemonte.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2018-03-07.
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