Home of the Shroud
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San Giovanni Battista, better known as the Duomo, is a Cathedral that was constructed by the will of Cardinal Domenico Della Rovere. It was designed by Bartolomeo del Caprino da Settignano based on the plans of Baccio Pontelli. The architectural style is pure Renaissance, with 3 aisles laid out like a Roman Cross. The façade is constructed in white marble from Carrara, and the entrance has three doors sculpted in wood from C.M. Ugliengo based on a design by Cerutti. This structure is one of the most important Baroque monuments because of the daring architecture of the cupola, the various overlapping arches, and the wonderful effects of light. Perhaps the biggest attraction to this church is Turin's famous Sindone, the shroud said to have once been wrapped around the body of Jesus. There is also a copy of the Leonardo's 'Last Supper' on the centre door, while a vault decorated with a fresco by Fea, Gonin, and Vacca based on Talucchi's original design is also on display. The large altar of the Chapel of the Crucifixion is the work of the Collino brothers. One can also see 'The Crucifixion' by Borelli, two gilded statues by Borelli and Clemente, two statues in marble by Legros representing Saint Cristina and Saint Teresa, the bust of Pius IX by Albertoni, and the tomb of Cardinal Della Rovere.
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