Gesu' Redentore church

Gesu' Redentore church

The church of Gesù Redentore (church of Christ the Redeemer), opened in May 2008, was designed by the Milanese architect Mauro Galantino, winner of the national competition held by the Italian Episcopal Conference to transform religious architecture.
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+39(0)59/2928147
segreteria@gesuredentore.it
http://www.gesuredentore.it/
Modena
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