Vicoforte (CN)

Shrine of Vicoforte – Magnificat

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.

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Where

Vicoforte (CN)

When

1/04/24 - 3/11/24

Duration

2h Ascent to the dome / 45 min Short route

Guide

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, accredited journalists (after notification to e-mail booking@kalata.it)

Schedules

Saturday: 10 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | 2 p.m. | 4 p.m.

Sundays and holidays: 11:30 a.m. | 2 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | 4 p.m.

July 29 to September 1

Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | 2 p.m. | 4 p.m.

Sundays and holidays 11:30 a.m. | 2 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | 4 p.m.

Times may change for 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

Click here to purchase your ticket.

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

  • To download the catalog dedicated to organized tourism click
    HERE
  • To download the proposal dedicated to schools click
    HERE

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