Art
The Church
Duke Victor Amadeus II of Savoy made a solemn vow during the Siege of Turin in 1706, which led to the construction of the Basilica of Superga. At the time, during the War of the Spanish Succession, the city was occupied by the French troops of Louis XIV.
The Panoramic Dome
Climb the 131-step spiral staircase to reach the outer balcony of the dome, where you can step out and admire breathtaking views of the city, its valleys, and the surrounding mountains.
The Hall of the Popes
An extraordinary collection of portraits tells the millennia-old history of the papacy through art and memory.
The Cloister, the Well and the Cistern
The cloister forms the beating heart of the convent complex, a place designed with rigor and harmony for reflection and meditation.
The Royal Tombs
The Basilica guards a lesser-known treasure of great historical significance: the Royal Tombs of the House of Savoy. This solemn place, filled with memory, tells the story of a dynasty — and, through it, the story of an entire nation.
The Royal Apartments
The Royal Apartments of the Basilica of Superga: a journey through the furnishings and artworks of Savoy-era Turin — and through an ambitious project that was never completed.
The clock and the bells
In addition to its majestic Baroque architecture, the Basilica houses a clock and bell system that have marked time and the religious life of the city for centuries.
Historical Library
Housed within the Basilica, the Historical Library preserves ancient volumes, religious texts, and works of great cultural value. It serves as a place of memory and study, bearing witness to the spiritual and intellectual history connected to the Basilica and its community.
Furnishings and Artworks
This section invites you to explore the historic furnishings and artworks housed within the Basilica. It offers a way to discover — even from afar — the beauty and meaning of the pieces that enrich this sacred space.
