Piazza della consolata

The sanctuary of the Consolata, in Turin

On Piazza della Consolata stands the sanctuary of Mary Consoler, one of the most venerated places of worship of Turin. The Turin audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this basilica dear to the people of Turin, linked to the cult of the Virgin.

The basilica of Mary Consoler

The sanctuary of the Consolata is a basilica linked to the cult of the Virgin Consoler, one of the most deeply rooted in the devotion of the people of Turin. A richly decorated building, it is a high place of pilgrimage and prayer, where old and baroque elements mingle. On Piazza della Consolata, it testifies to the popular fervour and the attachment of the city to its patron saint.

What to see

You admire the richly decorated interior of the basilica, its chapels and its atmosphere of fervour, with respect for the place of worship. The sanctuary of the Consolata illustrates the Marian devotion of the people of Turin. It is a stop for lovers of religious heritage, to be discovered with respect, on Piazza della Consolata.

Practical information

The sanctuary of the Consolata lies on Piazza della Consolata, in the heart of Turin, reachable on foot. A working Catholic place of worship and a place of pilgrimage, it can be visited with respect for services; entry is generally free, but hours vary with celebrations. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

To which cult is the sanctuary of the Consolata linked?

To the cult of Mary Consoler, the Virgin Consoler, one of the most venerated devotions of the people of Turin.

Where is the sanctuary of the Consolata?

On Piazza della Consolata, in the heart of Turin.