Sant'Antonio di Padova, Turin

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
45.06845°N 7.66579°E / 45.06845; 7.66579
CountryItaly
DenominationRoman Catholic Church
History
DedicationAnthony of Padua
Architecture
Architect(s)Alberto Porta
StyleGothic revival, romanesque revival
Groundbreaking1883
Completed1887
Administration
ArchdioceseTurin

History

The 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 been offering 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
  1. "Chiesa di Sant'Antonio da Padova - MuseoTorino". www.museotorino.it. Retrieved 2018-03-07.
  2. http://www.pgvpiemonte.it. "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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