![]() It was only just swept to safety in time before it would have been engulfed in flames and destroyed forever. It has been like this since a fire in 1997. It’s disappointing to see from the outside that the chapel dome is still covered in scaffold. If you get chance to see behind it, here lies the doorway to the Holy Shroud chapel ( Cappella della Sacra Sindone) by Guarino Guarini. The Shroud of Turin is displayed above the nave. It’s a peaceful place where you can sit and be mindful or walk around and admire the side chapels that have been elaborately decorated by Turin’s most eminent families and guilds over the years. I feel its smallness makes it more welcoming though. As Italian cathedrals go, it is small in comparison. John the Baptist) and its Renaissance architecture dates from 1491. The Duomo is dedicated to Turin’s patron saint, John the Baptist (The Cathedral of St. We then waited again for another 5 minutes just before the viewing ramps that have been erected near the altar. The only time I queued was when we were at the door of the cathedral waiting to go in. The Duomo, Turin – compliments of Turismo Torino They line the route up through the Royal Gardens ( Giardini Reali) right to the door of the Duomo. Volunteers are always in sight so you can’t get lost or miss anything. It is quite a long walk to the Duomo (850 metres) from the reception area. Families with kids can breathe easily! Wheelchairs are also on hand if needed. There are plenty of toilets at various intervals along the covered route that prepares you to see the Shroud. Everything and everyone moves seamlessly along the route to create a peaceful and very pleasant visit.Īpart from the Shroud itself, the stars of the event are undoubtedly the volunteers who work painstakingly to make sure that everything runs smoothly. Yes, there are crowds but it’s not overwhelming. ![]() Coaches have their own designated parking area behind the Royal Gardens. In fact, over a million pilgrims and visitors are passing through.Ĭonsidering the huge numbers, I think that the organisation of this experience has been phenomenal. Turin city centre has probably not seen this many international tourists since 2006 when it hosted the Winter Olympic Games. The Shroud of Turin – compliments of SindoneĪfter seeing the Shroud I went to lunch with an Italian friend and she was saying how truly amazed and proud she is that so many people have come from all over the world. The information is translated into different languages. This makes your viewing of the original a more vivid experience as you will be much better informed. The video is essential viewing and very interesting as it points out the various marks on the body. The city of Turin has made this a wonderful experience for pilgrims and visitors.įrom the reception point, the covered route I took from picturesque viale dei Partigiani (just off from Corso San Maurizio) winds up the hill towards Piazza Castello, through the Royal Gardens (Giardini Reali), past Palazzo Reale to a side door of the cathedral ( Duomo).īefore getting to the Duomo di Torino (Turin’s Cathedral) we stopped for around 5 minutes to watch a video about the Shroud of Turin. ![]() You never really know…! It was great to be given the chance to have another look at this holy relic. I still don’t know if I believe it. But when I was standing in front of it once again a couple of weeks ago I started to wonder…Is that really Christ’s imprint I’m looking at? It was a little overwhelming. I don’t think it matters if you believe in its authenticity or not. So, you never know when or if you will get another chance. The Shroud of Turin: inside the Duomo – compliments of Sindone
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