Basilica of Superga | Guided tour of the Royal Tombs

Impressive.

I had heard good things about it, but the surprise exceeded expectations. The site is majestic. The view of the Turin plain with the Alps in the background is breathtaking. The basilica is magnificent. Its dome is simply incredible. The visit to the crypt where the Dukes of Savoy rest is very interesting, even though the guide only spoke Italian. The memorial to the tragedy of the Torino team (behind the basilica) is moving. It is truly worth the detour.

Response from the operator: Merci beaucoup pour votre magnifique commentaire ! Nous sommes ravis que la visite de la Basilique de Superga vous ait séduit et que vous ayez apprécié la beauté du site, la Coupole, la Crypte et la vue sur Turin et les Alpes. Nous espérons vous revoir bientôt à Superga. Basilica di Superga

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Visit to Turin

With my son, we visited the basilica and the royal tombs with a kind and knowledgeable guide. Recommended experience

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Stunning place and breathtaking view

We were here on Monday, 11/05/26, and at 3:30 PM the guided tour led by a volunteer of the royal apartments and the Royal Tombs began. The explanations were thorough, and we thank the well-prepared volunteer Roberto, but we would also like to suggest that he focus on the essential points to avoid boring the attendees with dozens of dates and names that one forgets after 5 minutes. The Basilica of Superga was built at the behest of Duke Vittorio Amedeo II, following a vow made to the Madonna delle Grazie in 1706, during the siege by the Franco-Spanish in Piedmont. Its construction is attributed to Filippo Juvarra, a Messinese architect of the House of Savoy. The baroque complex, inaugurated in 1731, is 75 meters high, 51 meters long, and is located at 672 m above sea level. Its interior is enriched with six chapels and four altars, in addition to the Main Altar, with statues and monuments made of Carrara marble. Of particular interest are the numerous altarpieces and the dome, inspired by the Roman works of Francesco Borromini. In the Chapel of the Vow, inside the Basilica, there is a wooden statue of the Madonna delle Grazie from the 17th century, the same one to whom Vittorio Amedeo II turned to win the battle. Beneath the Basilica are the Royal Tombs, above the Royal Apartments, and one can ascend to the dome via the 131 spiral steps to admire Turin and the Alps. At the back, there is the memorial to the Grande Torino: in 1949, the plane that was bringing them home crashed against the wall of the Basilica. Highly recommended visit. Hello from Roby and Lucy from Sant'Anastasia (Na)

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Too bad about the driving

Yesterday I booked a guided tour of the Tombs and Apartments at the basilica. Unfortunately the guide was Mrs. Clelia. Unfortunately because I didn't see anything, the lady went highly off topic, explaining anecdotes really not inherent and sometimes inaccurate. The lady was not able to manage the 45 minutes of visit planned and, as a result, the visit lasted longer than expected, but without giving people a chance to see what might be of interest. You get lost for endless minutes in front of something, listening to her talking, or questioning people. I had already visited the Tombs with another guide, fortunately, and expected to hear those interesting explanations, and instead, nothing.

Response from the operator: Gentile ospite, ci dispiace molto che la visita guidata non sia stata all’altezza delle sue aspettative. La ringraziamo comunque per il suo feedback, che terremo in considerazione per migliorare sempre il servizio offerto ai nostri visitatori. Speriamo di poterla accogliere nuovamente alla Basilica di Superga e offrirle una visita più soddisfacente. Basilica di Superga

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It's funny.

The basilica is located in a lovely place, ideal for a few hours of relaxation. The visit of the crypt accompanied by a guide is very interesting for details about Savoy house.

Response from the operator: Grazie mille per la sua recensione! Siamo felici che abbia apprezzato la visita della Cripta e i racconti legati alla storia di Casa Savoia. Ci auguriamo di poterla accogliere nuovamente presto alla Basilica di Superga. Basilica di Superga

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