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The Basilica of Superga ( Italian: Basilica di Superga) is a hilltop Catholic basilica in Superga, in the vicinity of Turin, Italy . History. The church was built from 1717 to 1731 for Victor Amadeus II of Savoy, [1] designed by Filippo Juvarra, [2] at the top of the hill of Superga.
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Superga is a hill situated on the south bank of the river Po...
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The Royal Basilica of Superga is a large church on the...
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The Basilica is 75 meters high; To house it the hill was lowered by 40 meters; The term "Superga" derives from "Serrapergia", name of Germanic- Latin origin which means "mountain between the hills" The church was inaugurated in 1731 but only consecrated in 1749 by Cardinal Lanze
The Basilica. The Basilica of Superga has been built by will of Duke Vittorio Amedeo II, because of a vow he made to the “Madonna delle Grazie” in 1706, when the city of Turin was putted under siege by the French-Spanish army. The project of the Basilica is by Filippo Juvarra, architect born in Messina who worked for the Savoia House.
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Feb 2, 2024 · February 2, 2024 by Angela Corrias. On the northeastern outskirts of Turin, at almost 700 meters above sea level (some 2300 feet) is the beautiful Basilica of Superga. A stunning local Baroque example of religious architecture, Basilica di Superga was designed by Sicilian architect Filippo Juvarra.
The Basilica of Superga is an architectural jewel within walking distance of Turin's historic centre. Nestled in the Natural Park of the Superga Hill, the religious building is almost three centuries old and a must-see destination when visiting the Piedmontese capital.
