Monte dei Cappuccini

Turin, Italy

The Church of Santa Maria al Monte dei Cappuccini is a late-Renaissance-style church on a hill overlooking the River Po just south of the bridge of Piazza Vittorio Veneto in Turin. It was built for the Capuchin Order; construction began in 1583, and was completed in 1656. The original design was by Ascanio Vitozzi, but was completed by the engineer Giacomo Soldati.

Under the altar of the left chapel lies the body of Saint Ignatius of Santhià. The high altar originally bore Orazio Gentileschi's Assumption of the Virgin, now in the Turin City Museum of Ancient Art.

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Founded: 1583-1656
Category: Religious sites in Italy

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James P (4 months ago)
Amazing views of Torino and out into the alps. Walk isn’t too far, about 10-15 minutes of uphill walking but worth it for the views
Luca (7 months ago)
The place offers a terrace from where it is possible to have the best view over Torino and the main attraction. It really worths to reach such place for this wonderful view.
Andrea Nori (7 months ago)
The church itself is worth a visit but the main point to visit it is the view that you can get on Turin. It takes quite a lot of effort to reach it on foot (you can always take the bus to get there, but unfortunately it is not always avalaible at every time) but it is definitely worth it! The view that you get is truly spectacular, it will leave you breathless, and it is completely free of course!
ana collins (8 months ago)
Crossing over the river Po at ponte Vittorio Emanuel 11 and taking the steep but not too long climb to the church ( there is one of the drinking water taps at the top) you find yourself in the courtyard of the church. Inside it's small but beautiful. It is an actual church, so be respectful, and dress appropriately . At 6pm on Thursday evening when I was there, mass was starting, I stayed as it was so beautiful . Afterwards, I took the time in the courtyard to soak up the view , a stunning panorama of Torino. It's worth the climb.
Sebastian Ortega (9 months ago)
Spectacular church found on top of a hill overlooking the royal city of Turin. The architecture is phenomenal and it is truly worth it to climb to coming from the city. I went early in the morning, and it is a great time to have barely any people disturbing a visit even in the middle of the Summer. Highly recommend it.
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