San Giovanni Battista, Racconigi

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Facade of Church

The Church of San Giovanni Battista, while only a parish church in Racconigi, Italy, because of its size, it is considered the duomo of the town.

Frescoed cupola

A church at the site is documented from the 14th century. It was reconstructed in the 18th century by the architect , with interior quadratura decoration by and Giuseppe Dallamano. The altar statuary were carved by Carlo Giuseppe Plura and . The main altarpiece is by Claudio Francesco Beaumont. The church gallery has a painting by .[1]

References[]

  1. ^ Travel site for Savoy, La Terre di Savoia.

Coordinates: 44°46′06″N 7°40′47″E / 44.7683°N 7.6796°E / 44.7683; 7.6796

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