Turin Cathedral (Duomo di Torino) - Turin, Italy
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Stamp depicting Turin Cathedral (Duomo di Torino), where a famous Shroud of Turin (Sindone di Torino) is stored, issued on the occasion of the 5th centenary of the Cathedral constrution.
Waymark Code: WMKPRZ
Location: Piemonte, Italy
Date Posted: 05/13/2014
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Turin's beautiful cathedral was built in Renaissance style at the end of the fifteenth century (completed in 1598 and consacrated in 1605). It was built on a site previously occupied by three ancient Medieval churches. The building is embellished by Guarini's Chapel of the Holy Shroud that houses the cloth placed on Jesus' body at the time of his burial. The chapel was built during the seventeenth century and provides access to Turin's Royal Palace.
On the occasion of the 5th centenary of its construction the stamp depicting the place was issued. On the backround of the picture there is contour of presumed Jesus face from the Holy Shroud is depicted.
Stamp Issuing Country: Italy
Date of Issue: April 18, 1998
Denomination: 800 liras
Color: Polychromic
Stamp Type: Single Stamp
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