The area called "carts", situated between via Porta Palatina, C.so Regina and via XX settembre, has been the subject of an aesthetic-functional intervention which has involved the closing off of the perimeter described using large metallic hoardings portraying theatrical scenes of particular visual impact. The temporary location of the equipment for the construction of the covered walkway, an aesthetic and safety requalification of the routes taken during the display of the Holy Shroud and the desire to increase safety levels for those walking in the piazza, were the elements which, starting from the end of 1997, the Council of Turin evaluated in order to decide on the implementation of the said intervention. The initiative managed by The Gate Porta Palazzo Project and created by the Stabile Theatre of Turin is still visible and represents an original visual reference for an important access point to the city centre. A polychromic lighting system increases its evocative impact and underlines its forms and colours, including at night.

Decided in June 1998 6 months for the work to be carried out ended in December 1998 it will remain the patrimony of the city until the revaluation interventions of the archaeological patrimony planned for the area next to the Cathedral.
£ 1.156.000.000
Commissioned by: Turin Council
Manager: Porta Palazzo Project Committee
Designer: Stabile Theatre of Turin