Museo Casa Don Bosco opens in Turin with Vittorio Sgarbi present
In Turin's Valdocco complex, the Museo Casa Don Bosco has officially opened, with Vittorio Sgarbi in attendance. This museum is situated at the location where Don Giovanni Bosco (1815–1888) founded his first Oratory and established the Salesian order in 1859. Spanning 4,000 square meters, it showcases sacred art, with 3,600 square meters accessible within Casa Pinardi, the Church of San Francesco di Sales, and the Camerette. Don Ángel Fernández Artime, the Rector Major, highlighted its significance for both the Salesian community and its visitors. The architectural design by Sergio Sabbadini uncovered historical elements, such as an ancient fountain, and a room housing relics of 164 saints is planned. Starting January 2021, the museum will become part of the Abbonamento Musei circuit.
Key facts
- Museo Casa Don Bosco inaugurated in Turin's Valdocco complex, Borgo Dora district
- Vittorio Sgarbi attended the inauguration
- Don Giovanni Bosco (1815-1888) founded the Salesian order here in 1859
- Museum spans 4,000 sq m, with 3,600 sq m currently visible
- Three buildings: Casa Pinardi, Church of San Francesco di Sales, Camerette
- Architect Sergio Sabbadini led the conservative restoration project
- Collection of objects belonging to Don Bosco and early Salesian community fully restored
- From January 2021, museum joins Abbonamento Musei circuit
Entities
Artists
- Vittorio Sgarbi
- Don Giovanni Bosco
- Don Ángel Fernández Artime
- Sergio Sabbadini
Institutions
- Museo Casa Don Bosco
- Salesiani di Don Bosco
- Abbonamento Musei
- Artribune
Locations
- Turin
- Italy
- Valdocco
- Borgo Dora
- Castelnuovo d'Asti
- Basilica of Maria Ausiliatrice