Denomination: | Roman Catholic Church |
Church Name: | Church of Saint Clare |
Native Name: | Chiesa di Santa Chiara |
Native Name Lang: | Italian |
Img Capt: | Façade of the church |
Pushpin Map: | Italy Turin |
Map Caption: | Map of Turin |
Coordinates: | 45.0758°N 7.6793°W |
Country: | Italy |
Dedication: | Clare of Assisi |
Architect: | Bernardo Antonio Vittone |
Style: | Baroque |
Years Built: | 1742-1745 |
Archdiocese: | Turin |
The Church of Saint Clare is a Roman Catholic place of worship located in the city of Turin, Italy.
Originally a gothic monastery belonging to the Order of the Poor Clares built in the 13th century,[1] Saint Clare was rebuilt and repurposed as a church, of an overall smaller size, in a baroque style, between 1742 and 1745 under the direction of architect Bernardo Antonio Vittone, himself brother of two nuns of the Order.[2] The Poor Clares would continue to reside in the church until 1814, when they were transferred to Carignano.