Basilica of Superga
Basilica di Superga
A Baroque basilica designed by Juvarra, set on a hilltop 670 m above the east side of Turin, with views over the city and the Alps.
The basilica was built to commemorate the lifting of the Siege of Turin in 1706. Designed by Juvarra, it was completed in 1731, and beneath it lies the Savoy royal crypt. The dome viewing gallery (climbing to the top costs extra) overlooks the city and Alpine peaks including Monte Rosa and Monviso. Behind the basilica is a memorial to the 1949 Torino football team air disaster. Entry to the basilica is free, while the royal crypt and dome climb are charged separately (check on site). You can ride the cog railway built in 1884 from Sassi station up the hill. The trip takes about 18 minutes, with more departures on weekends.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Villa della Regina
- Gran Madre di Dio
- Monte dei Cappuccini
- Piazza Vittorio Veneto
- Mole Antonelliana
- Royal Palace of Turin
- Piazza Castello
- Palazzo Carignano