The best example of the Renaissance architecture is the Cathedral; it is considered a religious landmark of global scale. Construction of the Cathedral was completed in 1498. Its walls house the priceless relic, the Shroud of Turin. Hundreds of believers from all over the world are eager to see it. The beautiful chapel has been built specifically to hold the shroud, but it was completely destroyed in a fire. Surprisingly, the fragile relic that was in walls of chapel hasn’t suffered under the onslaught of the elements at all.
Fans of architectural landmarks will be interested to see the Palazzo Reale. The construction of this spectacular building took two hundred years. Guests of the city have a unique opportunity to walk through corridors and halls of the royal residence, to admire the beautiful antique furniture and paintings, as well as to see one of the richest collections of royal arms in Europe.
The best architectural monuments in Baroque style is Palazzo Cavour. Once the palace belonged to the famous politician Camillo Benso Cavour; the palace owes his name even these days. Today, the palace is converted into a luxury hotel.
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