Chiesa della Gran Madre di Dio

The Gran Madre di Dio church of Turin

The Gran Madre di Dio church is a major neoclassical building of Turin, facing the Pô and Piazza Vittorio Veneto. The Turin audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this emblematic sanctuary, which closes the perspective of the great square.

A neoclassical temple of the nineteenth century

Built from 1818 in a neoclassical style, the Gran Madre di Dio church evokes ancient temples by its columned façade and its pediment. Raised on the other bank of the Pô, facing Piazza Vittorio Veneto, it commemorates the return of the king of Sardinia to his states. Its imposing silhouette closes the perspective of the great square and constitutes one of the major landmarks of Turin.

What to see

You admire the neoclassical columned façade, the pediment and the interior of the church, in an atmosphere of contemplation, facing the Pô. Its position makes it a belvedere over Piazza Vittorio Veneto and the centre of Turin. It is a stop for lovers of architecture and religious heritage, to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Gran Madre di Dio church lies on the other bank of the Pô, facing Piazza Vittorio Veneto, in Turin, reachable on foot by the Vittorio Emanuele I bridge. A working Catholic place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; hours vary with celebrations. It is best to enquire before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

When was the Gran Madre di Dio church built?

From 1818, in a neoclassical style, to commemorate the return of the king to his states; it faces Piazza Vittorio Veneto.

Where is the Gran Madre di Dio church?

On the other bank of the Pô, facing Piazza Vittorio Veneto, in Turin.