Chiesa di San Lorenzo

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Chiesa di San Lorenzo is a historic Baroque church in Turin, Italy, renowned for its distinctive dome and innovative architecture by Guarino Guarini.

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Chiesa di San Lorenzo canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Baroque church
Roman Catholic church
historic building
architect Guarino Guarini
architecturalStyle Baroque
surface form: Baroque architecture
belongsToMovement Piedmontese Baroque
commissionedBy House of Savoy
constructionEnd 1687
constructionStart 1668
country Italy
dedicatedTo Saint Lawrence
denomination Roman Catholic
hasAltName Real Chiesa di San Lorenzo
hasArchitecturalFeature centralized plan
complex ribbed dome
elliptical forms
hidden façade from Piazza Castello
high altar
interlacing arches
lantern with windows
rich stucco decoration
side chapels
use of light for dramatic effect
hasArtwork Baroque altarpieces
fresco decoration
hasDome yes
hasFloorPlan centralized octagonal plan
hasLightingDesign indirect natural light through dome and lantern
heritageDesignation cultural heritage of Italy
inception 17th century
locatedIn Piazza Castello
Piedmont
Turin
material brick
stucco
near Palazzo Madama
Palazzo Reale, Turin
surface form: Palazzo Reale di Torino
notableFor distinctive dome
innovative Baroque architecture
partOf Archdiocese of Turin
region northwestern Italy
touristAttraction yes
usedFor cultural visits
religious services
tourism

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Piazza Castello hasBuildingOnPerimeter Chiesa di San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo, Turin nativeName Chiesa di San Lorenzo