La Chapel of the Holy Shroud, in Turin, has a circular plan and houses the sacred cloth of the Holy Shroud since 1694. It is topped by another dome made of gray Frabosa stone, a marvelous succession of geometric shapes interconnected that create a splendid play of light and shadow. Several bronze stars were inlaid into the floor, made of white and gray marble.
During the 19th century, Carlo Alberto had four mausoleums erected against the walls and dedicated to various important protagonists of the ancient Savoy history. Although it is an integral part of the Royal Palace, access to the Chapel is from the Cathedral, through two large connected staircases.
On April 11, 1997, the stone work of the Chapel and its wooden furnishings were severely destroyed by a fire that made the stability of the entire architectural structure very precarious.
After the long and difficult restoration intervention, the chapel was reopened in September 2018 and is accessible to the public as part of the tour of the Royal Museums. Access to the chapel is included in the ticket for the Royal Museums.
Hours of the Holy Shroud Chapel
From 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The ticket office closes at 6:00 PM. Last entry at 6:30 PM. Closed on Monday.
Tickets
Full price €12.00; Reduced: €6.00; Youth aged 18 to 25 years.
Free: Under 18, people with disabilities and one companion. Teachers with school groups – Tour guides with groups, Ministry staff – Holders of Museum Pass, Turin+Piedmont Card, ICOM card. The Royal Museums participate in the MiBACT initiative Sunday at the Museum and are free every first Sunday of the month.
