Special date Sunday 5 May to Moncalieri, as part of the association’s “Spaces of wonder: between civic pride and baroque illusion” program Carignano Culture and Tourism Project. From 2.30pm to 6pm, (last tour departure at 5.30pm) the Sant’Egidio church (via Cristoforo Colombo 8) will open the doors to do
admire its art treasures for all to see.
“The church has ancient foundations – he recalls Paolo Castagno, president of Progetto Cultura e Turismo – , which date back to the 12th century, but were rebuilt in the 16th century and then remodeled again in the 17th and 18th centuries, even inverting the façade, which was originally located in the current Vicolo Aporti, facing towards the port on the Po and a hospital for pilgrims run by the Knights Templar. Once the Order of the temple disappeared, the building changed hands several times during its long history, becoming the property of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem first and then of the Order of St. Maurice”.
Sant’Egidio houses important works of art from different eras, such as the frescoes of Michele Antonio Milocco and two celebrated altarpieces, the “Transit of St. Joseph” by Sebastiano Taricco and the “Immaculate Conception” of Moncalierese Thomas Juglaris. “On this occasion – underlines Castagno – it will also be possible to access theOratory of the Deadpart of the ancient cemetery, where many members of Moncalieri’s noble families rest and, under a marble slab, the famous “holy cobbler”, or Antonio Panighetti, who in the 18th century did numerous good works towards the poor and was immediately venerated after his death for his pious life.”
The Information pointor will be set up in via Real Collegio, near the Matteotti Theater (via Matteotti 1). In case of rain, the entrance will be directly in via Cristoforo Colombo 8, at the main entrance of the church.
Accompaniment to the visit will be provided by cultural heritage volunteers of the Progetto Cultura e Turismo Carignano association..
It is not necessary to book. For further information, you can call 338.1452945. Unfortunately, for urban planning and architectural reasons, the church is not accessible to disabled people in wheelchairs.
