Basilica di Superga
Juvarra's hilltop dome, Savoy royal tombs, rack tramway ascent, Grande Torino memorial.
Photograph · Basilica di Superga
At a glance
Names, makers, dates, and context before the story opens up.
| Italian name | Basilica di Superga |
|---|---|
| What it is | Church |
| Where | Turin, Piedmont |
| Known for | Juvarra's hilltop dome, Savoy royal tombs, rack tramway ascent, Grande Torino memorial |
The story
Juvarra set this domed basilica on Superga's summit to honor a vow made during the 1706 siege, and the Savoys chose its crypt for their tombs. The hill is also sacred to football, where the Grande Torino team perished in 1949.
Plan your visit
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