Piazza C.L.N

Welcome to Pee-at-za C.L.N, one of Turin's most architecturally unique and historically resonant squares. As a scholar of twentieth-century urbanism, I find this space to be a compelling example of the Rationalist style that…

Dominating the southern side of the square is the Fountain of the Po, an allegorical representation of Italy's longest river. Sculpted by Umberto Baglioni and inaugurated in 1937, the fountain features a monumental male figure…

Facing the Po on the northern side of the square is the Fountain of the Do-ra Ri-pa-ria, the second major river that flows through Turin. Also created by Umberto Baglioni, this fountain features a female figure, representing the…

For many visitors, Pee-at-za C.L.N is instantly recognizable as the primary filming location for Da-ri-o Ar-gen-to's 1975 horror masterpiece, 'Pro-fon-do Ros-so' (Deep Red). As noted in the sources, the square's twin statues and…

The buildings surrounding Pee-at-za C.L.N are some of the finest examples of Italian Rationalist architecture in Turin. This movement, which emerged in the late 1920s and flourished in the 1930s, sought to create a new, modern…

Behind the monumental walls of the fountains lie the 'twin' churches of San Car-lo and San-ta Cris-ti-na, which mark the transition from Pee-at-za C.L.N to the much larger Piazza San Carlo. These churches are masterpieces of…

Pee-at-za C.L.N is bisected by Via Ro-ma, Turin's most prestigious and famous street. This grand thoroughfare, also redesigned in the 1930s, is lined with continuous porticos that house luxury boutiques, historic cafes, and…

As we conclude our journey through Pee-at-za C.L.N, I hope you have gained a deeper appreciation for the complex layers of history and art that define this space. From the heroic memories of the National Liberation Committee to…