Which cathedral in Turin preserves the Shroud of Turin in a dedicated chapel?

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Turin Cathedral preserves the Shroud of Turin in a dedicated chapel.

The cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, is the principal Roman Catholic church of Turin. The Shroud is kept in the Chapel of the Holy Shroud, a monumental Baroque structure designed by Guarino Guarini and completed in the late 17th century.

The cloth is traditionally believed by some Christians to be the burial shroud of Jesus, while scientific and historical debates about its origin continue. The Catholic Church does not define it as a matter of faith and presents it as an important devotional object rather than requiring belief in its authenticity.

The Shroud is not normally displayed continuously. Public exhibitions have taken place on special occasions, while the cloth is ordinarily stored in a controlled environment for conservation.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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