Turate Between Art and Sacred History

Turate brings together sacred art, a palazzo used by the municipality and a public green space. If you are looking for a hotel for your stay, these themes can help you explore the town according to your interests: churches and frescoes offer a different focus from the Parco Comunale. The Palazzo’s use for events is also relevant when planning. This allows you to see cultural interests and outdoor recreation as different sides of a stay in Turate.

Art and Sacred History

The present-day parish church, Chiesa dei Santi Apostoli Pietro e Paolo, was expanded in the 19th century. It contains a fresco cycle depicting the lives of the Apostles Peter and Paul, created by Giovanni Garavaglia from 1949 to 1952. Its religious subject, artist and period of creation make the cycle a clearly defined art-historical point of reference in Turate.

The present-day chapel of the Madonna in the Santuario di Santa Maria in Campagna houses a 14th-century painting of the Madonna and Child. Cardinal Schuster raised the Santuario to the status of a shrine in 1945. Here, a specific medieval work of art and the shrine’s religious status are central. For your orientation, this offers a different perspective on sacred themes from the fresco cycle in the parish church.

Palazzo Caimi - Pollini

Palazzo Caimi - Pollini is one of 27 architecturally significant villas in the flatlands of the Province of Como. Its reception hall now serves as the municipal council chamber and is entirely covered in frescoes. The Palazzo’s architectural significance and its present-day municipal use thus come together in one space. As part of regularly organized events, the council chamber, the gallery on the first floor and the Sala caminetto are opened to visitors. Since access is tied to these events, check the dates on offer before making plans.

Green Space and Townscape

The Parco Comunale is a large public green space designed for recreation, sports and contact with nature. It complements the art and architecture themes with a distinct focus on the outdoors. The park is designed to be accessible; if this information is important for your plans, check the current conditions before your visit.

The hamlet of Santa Maria in Campagna is also a point of interest in its own right: the Chiesa di Santa Maria in Campagna stands in the hamlet of the same name in Turate. The surrounding area is agricultural, and the hamlet lies some distance from the main town. This setting differs from the broader reference to Turate and gives the church a rural context.

Comparing the Historical Periods

The cultural highlights span several periods: the Madonna painting dates from the 14th century, the parish church was expanded in the 19th century, and the fresco cycle was created from 1949 to 1952. The Santuario was raised to the status of a shrine in 1945. These details refer to different works and events; together, they show that Turate’s sacred heritage spans several eras.

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