Ascend to the Dome of the Sanctuary of Vicoforte

Piedmont & Liguria , Italy

Ascend to the Dome of the Sanctuary of Vicoforte

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About this experience

Visit to the largest elliptical dome in the world

Enter the art world with Magnificat: along a specially secured route, through spaces never previously open to the public, you will relive the history of the Sanctuary of Vicoforte, a baroque masterpiece with an extraordinary elliptical dome.
On this exciting visit and unforgettable adventure you will discover, step after step, architectural, historical and artistic delights together with the sophisticated modern technologies that closely monitor the structural condition of a unique monument of art and faith.

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Ascend and visit - Ticket

Ascend to the Dome<br/>Duration: 2 hours

What's included

Helmet and safety harness

Cloackroom service

Detailed itinerary

Enter the heart of the masterpiece with Magnificat: following a specially secured route, through spaces never previously open to the public, you will relive the history of the Sanctuary of Vicoforte (CN), a baroque masterpiece with an extraordinary elliptical dome.
On this exciting visit and unforgettable adventure you will discover, step after step, architectural, historical and artistic delights together with the sophisticated modern technologies that closely monitor the structural condition of a unique monument of art and faith.

- A private tour for 1-5 people groups
- A unique visiting experience
- Helmet and safety harness for an exciting ascent
- Panoramic viewpoints up to 60 metres high
- Ticket includes a guided tour in Italian or English

Guided tour’s duration 2h, 266 steps, 60 metres high

Available languages

Written guide

EN IT

Guide guide

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Important information

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

The visit does not require any special physical performance. Along the route, visitors are accompanied by a guide and a safety officer. Before entering the heart of the work of art, visitors are equipped with a protective helmet and harness and invited to experience the 'on the ground' simulation of certain passages - in particular a reproduction of the cerclage and one of the vertical ladder - to familiarise themselves with the use of safety devices.

Meeting point

At the our ticket office under the arcades in front of the Vicoforte Sanctuary - 15 minutes before the start of the guided tour.

Important notes

Meeting at Kalatà ticket office (Piazza Carlo Emanuele I n. 35, 12080 Vicoforte CN), under the arcades in front of the Sanctuary. Visitors are invited to arrive 15 minutes before the visiting time. We suggest that visitors wear comfortable clothes. In the event of severe bad weather, the visit may be changed.

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June to August

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20°C to 30°C 68°F to 86°F