Basilica di Superga
Baroque basilica by Juvarra on the Superga hill, with the Tombe Reali of the House of Savoy, the Appartamento Reale and the dome gallery with views over Turin.
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About the museum
The Basilica di Superga stands on the summit of the hill that overlooks Turin. It was commissioned by Duke Victor Amadeus II of Savoy as a votive offering of thanks for the victory of 1706 against the French siege, and it was built between 1717 and 1731 under the direction of Filippo Juvarra. It is dedicated to the Nativity of Mary; inside are three altarpieces and the Cappella del Voto, which holds the wooden statue of the Madonna delle Grazie.
The dome consists of two superimposed shells connected by arches, a solution with which Juvarra made the structure lighter. Beneath the high altar lies the crypt of the Tombe Reali (royal tombs), designed between 1774 and 1778 at the wish of Victor Amadeus III. It holds 68 members of the House of Savoy, including kings, princes and princesses, among them Victor Amadeus II, Charles Albert and Victor Emmanuel I.
Today the route includes the church, which is free to enter, the Tombe Reali and the Appartamento Reale with guided visits of about 45 minutes, and the climb to the dome gallery. The basilica is also linked to the memory of the Grande Torino football team. It can be reached by car, on foot, or by the historic rack tramway (tranvia a dentiera) from Sassi.
Highlights
- Church by Filippo Juvarra with its two-shell dome
- Cappella del Voto with the Madonna delle Grazie
- Tombe Reali of the House of Savoy in the crypt
- Appartamento Reale
- Dome gallery with views over Turin and the Alps
- Historic tranvia a dentiera (rack tramway) from Sassi
Permanent exhibitions
- Tombe Reali – Neoclassical crypt beneath the high altar with the burials of 68 members of the House of Savoy.
- Appartamento Reale – Rooms of the basilica’s apartment, which can be visited with a guide.
- Founded
- 1717
- Visitors per year
- approx. 100,000
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €3Climb to the dome: children and young people aged 6 to 25, over 65s, teachers, police and armed forces, journalists |
| Children & teens | €3free up to age 5 · Children aged 0 to 5 accompanied by family members enter free; reduced ticket for ages 6 to 25. The dome gallery is not accessible to children under 6. |
| Seniors | €3Over 65s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and a companion. |
| Groups (20+ people) | –Reductions for groups of at least 20 people on booking, with one free place for every 20 participants. |
| Tombe Reali (standard) | €6Reduced €5; guided visit of 45 minutes. |
| Appartamento Reale (standard) | €6Reduced €5; guided visit of 45 minutes. |
| Climb to the dome (standard) | €4Reduced €3. |
The church and the Cappella del Voto are places of prayer with free admission. Free admission with the Abbonamento Musei, Torino+Piemonte Card and Royal Pass; also free for tourist guides and clergy. Tours in English, French, German and Spanish for groups on request, at an additional cost.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
For the church and the Cappella del Voto, people with mobility disabilities are accompanied by volunteers along an alternative route; a lift is under construction (works to be completed in the first months of 2027). The Tombe Reali are not accessible by wheelchair (lift planned for mid-2027); the Appartamento Reale is hard to access, and the dome gallery is not accessible by wheelchair. Animals are not admitted.
Kids & families
Recommended for ages 6+
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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The climb to the dome gallery is not permitted for children under 6.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Stazione di Sassi
From the centre: line 15 from Piazza Castello towards Sassi; lines 61 and 68 from Piazza Vittorio. From Sassi station the historic rack tramway goes up to the basilica (hourly departures); on Sundays and public holidays the Superga Express shuttle also runs. From the stations: from Porta Nuova, lines 61 or 68; from Porta Susa, line 13 and then 61 or 15; from Dora, line 77 and then 15 or 68.
The basilica can also be reached on foot along paths through the woods of the Turin hills. The tramway does not run on Wednesdays, when a replacement line operates.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 45 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Visits to the Tombe Reali and the Appartamento Reale are always accompanied, in Italian, and last 45 minutes. Educational visits by booking (prenotazioni@basilicadisuperga.org). |
