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style, Roman Catholic parish church located at the juncture of Via Torino and Piazza Regina Margherita in the town of

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History and Description

The church was meant to physically replace the smaller church of Santissimo Salvatore, which was a chapel annexed to the castle in the city center. However, because the Count of the town denied them the use of the former site, a new lot was acquired. The original design was by

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, and construction began in 1749. Originally conceived as a church with a central area with an imposing cupola, staircase entry, and triangular bell-tower, the design had to be modified to accommodate a limited budget, since some of the funds were transferred to the refurbishment of San Martino, and building was delayed by legal difficulties. In 1760, the obstacles to construction were overcome, when the older parish church was threatened with material collapse. A new design was elicited from the architect Bernardo Vittone, but construction was started posthumously in 1773, since Vittone had died in 1770. Funds remained tight, and Vittone's design was never quite completed, trimming the prominent dome. The church was finally inaugurated in December 1793, although revolutionary events delayed consecration until 1825. In 1935, the church was in need of restoration due to water infiltration from the roof, leading to an attempt to construct a dome, as originally planned. The facade and interiors were also restored, with work completed in 1937. Work on the facade continued until 1940.cited in the Comune Tourist entry.

References

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18th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in Italy Churches in the province of Turin Bernardo Antonio Vittone buildings Baroque church buildings in Piedmont Church buildings with domes Borgomasino