Piazza San Carlo
Piazza San Carlo is one of the main city squares in Turin, Italy.
It was laid out in the 16th and 17th century and is an example of Baroque style. Its current name is an hommage to Charles Borromeo while the square was previously known as Piazza Reale, Piazza d'Armi, and Place Napoleon.
The equestrian statue of Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy, by Carlo Marochetti (1838), is located at the center of the square, that is surrounded by porticos designed by Carlo di Castellamonte around 1638. The twin churches of Santa Cristina and San Carlo Borromeo close the southern edge of the square.
Events
The square has become a normal stage of different historical and social events, including election rallies, concerts, events, live TV (like the 2006 Winter Olympics and Juventus matches).[1]
On 3 June 2017, a firecracker caused panic, and a subsequent stampede during a screening of the 2017 UEFA Champions League Final in Turin. One woman died[2] and at least 1,527 people were injured.[3]
References
- ↑ Bruno Gambarotta (2005). Omaggio a Torino. Fratelli Alinari. pp. 36–37. ISBN 88-7292-452-9.
- ↑ La Stampa, ed. (15 June 2017). "Morta la donna travolta in piazza San Carlo" (in Italian). Retrieved 15 June 2017.
- ↑ "Panic erupts during Champions League viewing in Italy, injuring 1,000". BNO News. June 4, 2017. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
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