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Between history and art on the summit of Turin

The Church

The origin of the Basilica of Superga is linked to a vow made by Duke Victor Amadeus II of Savoy during the Siege of Turin in 1706, when, in the course of the War of the Spanish Succession, the city was occupied by the French troops of Louis XIV.

The Panoramic Dome The Dome of the Basilica of Superga

The Panoramic Dome

A spiral staircase of 131 steps will take you to the balcony outside the dome, from where you can look out and admire the panorama of the city with its valleys and mountains.

The Royal Tombs The Royal Tombs of the Basilica of Superga

The Royal Tombs

The Basilica guards a lesser-known treasure but one of great historical value: the Royal Tombs of the House of Savoy. A solemn place, full of memories, that tells the story of a dynasty and, with it, that of an entire country.

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The Basilica of Superga

The Basilica of Superga is a living and breathing place, which welcomes thousands of faithful, pilgrims and visitors from all over the world every day. Its solemn and spiritual atmosphere invites prayer, meditation and inner research, offering everyone the opportunity to live an authentic experience of faith.

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The Chapel of the Vow

In the Cappella del Voto there is the tabernacle with the Eucharist and it represents the spiritual heart of the Basilica of Superga. It commemorates the historical event and the devotion of the Savoy dynasty to the Madonna delle Grazie. Here is the original wooden statue from 1624 in front of which a vow was made for the liberation of the city of Turin in 1706.

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