Symbols, games of light, amazement: it leaves you breathless The most beautiful baroque dome in the world.. To admire it you don't have to go too far: in fact It is located in Italy and celebrates infinity..
We are Turin, in the central Piazza Castello. seen there church of san lorenzo, also known as Royal Church of San Lorenzo. And just cross its doors to be surprised by a structure that is a true work of art. It was built by the architect Guarino Guarini: the works began in 1668 and ended in May 1680.
Inside you can admire polychrome marbles, works of art and then the dome in all its majesty and its enigmas.
The baroque Guarini dome in Turin
between Colored marbles, chapels and works of art., the Royal Church of San Lorenzo a Turin It is one of the destinations that you should not miss if you plan a visit to the city. Rich in beauty, among its most precious elements is the baroque dome that dominates it.
The structure has several peculiarities, among them having an indefinable height because the eye cannot capture its distance. In addition, it is located above four large windows and as many strings. I am instead eight those that form the baroque dome, with as many oval windows through which light penetrates. A truly evocative play of shadows and lights that highlights the great work done by architect Guarino Guarini to create this religious building.
And then the symbols: the The number eight means infinity. and, in addition to the baroque dome, it is found, for example, in the eight-pointed star that stands out on the ground. And then again the light, which little by little becomes more powerful as you look up and penetrate the interior of the building thanks to the windows.
the dome is approximately 55 meters high, measured from the ground to its top, and is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the world in baroque style.
The Royal Church of San Lorenzo, why it was built and what to see inside
La story that led to its creation of the Royal Church of San Lorenzo in Turin is closely related to that of the world of the time. However, it is necessary to take a step back in time from the moment of its creation. About a hundred years before and the victory of Battle of San Quentin by Emanuele Filiberto I of the Duchy of Savoy and Philip II of Spain, his cousin. He was the August 10st, 1557 and the two decided to build a church dedicated to San Lorenzo.
Thus, about 50 kilometers from Madrid, the Spanish king had a monastery built, while the duke decided to restore a chapel in the name of the saint, which is still located at the entrance today. Then, in 1634, expansion work began, but the current church remained in largely designed by Guarino Guarini. The works were very long, lasting from 1668 to 1680, and concluded with the consecration and inauguration.
Inside the church there is many works to admire: from altars, to paintings and statues. Without forgetting the suggestion of polychrome marbles. AND hidden fresh which can only be seen at noon and in conjunction with the equinoxes, one of these is that of God the Father blessing in the chapel of the Immaculate Conception.
The church is located in the central Piazza Castello in Turin and, from the outside, it does not even look like a religious building. The wonder surprises you when you enter through its doors. In fact, another of its peculiarities is that of being without decorated facade, even if Guarini designed it.
