Vicoforte (CN)
The world's largest elliptical dome
Don helmet and harness for an unforgettable adventure: a 60-meter climb to the top of the Sanctuary of Vicoforte.
Magnificat is the name we have given to our exciting tour experience, which allows you to relive the exceptional history of the Sanctuary of Vicoforte, a masterpiece of Piedmontese Baroque, and admire up close the frescoes of its majestic dome-the world’s largest elliptical dome.
An immersive tour, through spaces never before open to the public, to discover step by step the many curiosities of this shrine, built beginning in the late 16th century with the idea of housing the tombs of the Savoy family and now monitored by sophisticated precision technology.
Awaiting visitors at the top is the splendid view of the Langhe and the Alpine arc that surrounds this extraordinary monument of faith and art.
date ticket Groups and schools
Where
Vicoforte (CN)
When
14/03/26 - 06/01/27
Duration
2h Ascent to the dome / 45 min Short route
Guide
Italian – Audio guides available in Italian / English / French / German
Rates
Ascent to the dome € 18 (full) – € 15 (reduced)
Reduced ticket for the Ascent to the Dome is reserved for: visitors between the ages of 14 and 25, holders of Abbonamento Musei Piemonte Valle d’Aosta, Lombardia Valle d’Aosta and Formula Extra, Torino+Piemonte Card holders, Coop Liguria Members
Short route € 8 (full) – € 5 (reduced)
Reduced ticket for the Short Route is reserved for: visitors between the ages of 6 and 25, holders of Abbonamento Musei Piemonte Valle d’Aosta, Lombardia Valle d’Aosta, Formula Extra, Torino+Piemonte Card holders, Coop Liguria members
Free ticket is reserved for: visitors aged 0-5 years (short route), people with disabilities (with accompanying person for those who need it), licensed tour guides and tour leaders (upon presentation of their license at the ticket office), accredited journalists (by prior request via e-mail at least 24 hours in advance to booking@kalata.it)
Schedules
March 14 – March 29
- Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays
visits at 10.00 – 11.30 – 14.30 – 15.00
April – May
- Saturdays
visits at 10.00 – 11.30 – 14.00 – 15.30 – 16.00 - Sundays, and public holidays
visits at 10.00 – 11.30 – 12.00 – 14.00 – 15.30 – 16.00
June – July
- Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays
visits at 10.00 – 11.30 – 14.00 – 15.30 – 16.00
August
- Mondays to Saturdays (daily)
visits at 10.00 – 11.30 – 14.30 – 16.00 - Sundays, and public holidays
visits at 10.00 – 11.30 – 14.00 – 15.30 – 16.00
September – October
- Saturdays
visits at 10.00 – 11.30 – 14.00 – 15.30 – 16.00 - Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays
visits 10.00 – 11.30 – 12.00 – 14.00 – 15.30 – 16.00
November – December – January
- Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays
visits at 10.00 – 11.30 – 14.30 – 15.00
Special openings
- January 04–05–06 (Epiphany)
- April 66 (Easter Monday)
- May 01 (Labour Day)
- June 01–02 (Republic Day)
- September 07–08 (Nativity of Mary)
- December 07–08 (Feast of the Immaculate Conception)
Special closures
- April 04–55 (Easter)
Opening hours may be subject to change due to liturgical celebrations.
Meeting place
Kalatà Ticket Office: Charles Emanuel I Square no. 35, under the porches in front of the Sanctuary – 15 minutes before the start of the visit.
Your experience
- Panoramic viewpoints up to 60 meters high
- Helmet and safety harness provided by Kalatá to get to the top of the Sanctuary (Ascent to the Dome)
- Age limits: ascent to the dome > 14 years old
- Ascent to the dome: 266 steps/60 meters high
- Short route: 130 steps / 23 meters high
- Guided tour in Italian included in the ticket
- Audio guides in foreign languages (English, French, German) included in the ticket
Useful information
- Without reservation, participation in guided tours cannot be guaranteed
- Comfortable clothing (avoid skirts and dresses), low, closed-toe footwear recommended
- Bags and/or backpacks (of any size), fanny packs and bulky equipment are not allowed on the trail
- Free checkroom service
- Cell phone cases provided free of charge
- Allowed the use of cameras as long as they are equipped with a safety strap
- It is forbidden to bring in animals of any kind. For safety reasons, the only animals allowed are companion dogs for people with disabilities
Info and reservations
For more information and to make a reservation you can call +39 0174330976 (also WhatsApp) or send an email to booking@kalata.it
For groups and school groups, visits can be arranged year-round with prior reservation by emailing gruppi@kalata.it