Santuario della Consolata
Turin’s most beloved Marian pilgrimage shrine, with a gilded Baroque interior and side aisles hung with hundreds of votive paintings.
The Santuario della Consolata is Turin’s most important pilgrimage site dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The current building was designed by Guarini in the 17th century, and Juvarra added the high altar. Oval and hexagonal spaces connect within, richly decorated with marble and gilt. The side aisles are hung with votive paintings that worshippers offered in thanks for the Virgin’s protection. They depict car accidents, wars and illnesses, and have a folk charm. Beside the church stands an 11th-century Romanesque bell tower. Entry is free. The shrine faces Al Bicerin café and lies on the north side of the Quadrilatero Romano.
Opening hours
About 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
Nearby sights
- Caffè Al Bicerin
- Quadrilatero Romano
- Porta Palazzo Market
- Porta Palatina
- Turin Cathedral
- Royal Palace of Turin
- Piazza Castello
- Palazzo Madama