Via Po
 Via Po in 2012 | |
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| Former names | Contrada di Po Rue du Pô |
|---|---|
| Namesake | River Po |
| Type | Public |
| Location | Turin, Italy |
| Coordinates | 45°04′00.22″N 7°41′32.6″E / 45.0667278°N 7.692389°E |
History
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Via Po was planned as the main axis of Turin's second urban expansion, initiated in 1673 under the House of Savoy.[1] The project was developed under the supervision of architect Amedeo di Castellamonte and extended the city eastwards toward the River Po.[2] The street followed a diagonal route, contrasting with the predominantly orthogonal layout of the surrounding historic centre which dated back to Roman times.[1][2][3] The street façades were conceived with a unified Baroque design intended to convey a sense of monumentality,[2][3] with two main storeys of regularly spaced windows rising above arcades intended for commercial use.[2]
Starting from 1819, covered passages and terraces were added along the northern side, uniting the arcades across the street crossings and creating a continuous sheltered route.[3]
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