There is some violation of logic in the fact that the square is called San Carlo (in honor of Archbishop Carlo Borromeo), and the symbolic dominant of the square is the monument of Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy. However, there is a logic here. The square, previously called Piazza d'armi, and even earlier Piazza Reale was renamed Piazza San Carlo in 1750,and the monument was erected in 1838. The Archbishop and the Duke lived at the same time. The idea of linking them symbolically was needed by the Piedmont authorities in order to strengthen the Italian identity of Piedmont. Duke Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy retook the Duchy of Savoy from the French and moved the capital from Chambery to Turin. Archbishop Carlo Borromeo moved the shroud from Chambery to Turin. Although scientists proved in 1988 by radiocarbon analysis that the shroud is fake and made in the XIII-XIV centuries, but at that time it gave sanctity and raised the symbolic value of Turin in the eyes of Christians. Another decoration of the square is two churches that you want to call twins, but which are not twins. The left Church is called Santa Cristina the right Church is called San Carlo. It is interesting that San Carlo was built 20 years earlier than Santa Cristina in 1619, but the facade of the most famous architect of Turin Filippo Juvarra finished the facade of Santa Cristina more than a century earlier in 1716. the people of Turin call the square " salon "because of one of the oldest cafes in the city" Torino. Before entering the cafe, you can watch a bronze image of a bull on the sidewalk. There is a sign in Turin, if you want to be lucky, step over this bull. And go on to the Piazza Castello or the Egyptian Museum, I would add.

One of the nicest piazzas we've visited - it's large, lt's lively, it's photogenic - there are people strolling leisurely, or walking purposefully, there are cyclists making deliveries, baskers entertaining whomever, n of course, folks having a bicerin or an espresso at the corner cafe. But come at night, it's almost a Cinderella experience... the piazza is transformed...

In the heart of Turin is Piazza San Carlo, a beautiful square surrounded by buildings in Baroque style and was established in the 16th century. In the centre of the square is the Caval 'd brons, a statue of Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy on horseback, which was designed Carlo Marochetti in 1838. The two imposing churches of Santa Cristina and San Carlo Borromeo are at the southern part of the square. Piazza San Carlo is enchanting and was eerily quiet when I visited at the beginning of July 2020.