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In 1760, the obstacles to construction were overcome, when the older parish church was threatened with material collapse. A new design was elicited from the architect
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Santissimo Salvatore, which was a chapel annexed to the castle in the city center. However, because the Count of the town denied them the use of the former site, a new lot was acquired. The original design was by
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In 1935, the church was in need of restoration due to water infiltration from the roof, leading to an attempt to construct a dome, as originally planned. The facade and interiors were also restored, with work completed in 1937. Work on the facade continued until 1940.
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Vittone's design was never quite completed, trimming the prominent dome. The church was finally inaugurated in
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