A baroque gem dominating the city.
In 1706, during the French-Spanish siege, the duke of Savoy Victor Amadeus II climbed to a vantage point at Superga to watch the enemy advance. Here he promised that, if victory were achieved, he would have built a votive monument.
The works, for which Juvarra was engaged, led to creating the basilica on the crest of the hill, a gem of baroque architecture connected to the Castle of Rivoli along the same route heading to France.
In the crypt of the church there are the Tombs of members of the Savoy dynasty, which can all be toured, and alongside it has an 18th century convent. The breathtaking view from here of the city and the Alpine range is renowned, a panorama which Rousseau defined “the most wonderful sight that can strike the human eye”.
In case of rain, fog, snow, the Cupola opening is not granted.
For autonomous groups who intend to book admissions to the Royal Tombs of Savoy and the Ascent to the Dome, it is recommended to send a request by email to the following address: [email protected]
Services
Admissions
Dome
Teachers, Over 65 years old, Police, journalists with badges, groups of minimum 20 pax, , schools, ACI members, Fai members, Tci members
Teachers, Over 65 years old, Police, journalists with badges, groups of minimum 20 pax, , schools
Accompanying people with disabilities, People with disabilities, Tourist guides, teachers with stundents, kids under 12
Holders Torino+Piemonte Card
Holders Royal Pass
Timetables
Royal tombs, Royal Apartment and dome
Schools
Accessibility
Royal tombs and flat: the site is hardly accessible to people with motor disabilities (wheelchair users). For access contact 011/8980083.
The Ascent to the Balcony of the Dome is not accessible to children under the age of 6, those with motor disabilities (in wheelchairs) and those with disabilities, even temporary, in the lower and upper limbs.