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Chiesa di San Francesco d’Assisi
The original building dating back to the 13th century has undergone reconstruction which began in 1608. The present structure is by Bernardo Antonio Vittore assisted by Mario Ludovico Quarini and dates from 1761.
In the interior of the church the main altar is in polychrome marble and designed by Vittone and the altarpiece representing La vergine con il Bambino e i Santi Anna, Francesco e Caterina ( The Virgin with Child and the Saints Anna, Francesco and Caterina) is attributed to Federico Zuccari.
Address:
Via San Francesco d'Assisi 11 - map
Phone: 011/5628474
Getting there by public transportation:
From City Centre - via XX Settembre / piazza Paleocapa: bus 11 towards De Gasperi
From City Centre - corso Matteotti n.3: bus 27 towards Torre Pellice
From Piazza XVIII Dicembre - Stazione Porta Susa: bus 13 towards Gran Madre
From Piazza XVIII Dicembre - Stazione Porta Susa: bus 56 towards Tabacchi
Learn about available routes on 5t website
