Sanctuary of Vicoforte Visit: World's Largest Elliptical Dome Exploration

Embark on an unforgettable adventure to the Sanctuary of Vicoforte, home to the world’s largest elliptical dome. Explore its rich history, stunning architecture, and modern technologies.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Santuario della Nativita di Maria - 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…
What's Included
  • Cloakroom service
  • Helmet and safety harness
Additional Information

Explore the world’s largest elliptical dome
Immerse yourself in the sphere of art with Magnificat: traversing a uniquely secured pathway through areas never before unveiled to the public, you will re-experience the saga of the Sanctuary of Vicoforte, a baroque marvel housing an exceptional elliptical dome.
On this thrilling excursion and memorable…

Location
Piazza Carlo Emanuele Ⅰ, 35
Piazza Carlo Emanuele Ⅰ
At the our ticket office under the arcades in front of the Vicoforte Sanctuary - 15 minutes before the start of the guided tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Penny19682016
Oct 14, 2024
Ascent to the dome of the Sanctuary - Beautiful experience. View from above leaves you breathless. The visit is worth and the guide was very nice. The jump is done safely and not in a hurry, so it is worth doing it. Stops are made on each floor. Highly recommended
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Lucafg8139cj
Sep 25, 2024
Don't miss it!!! - Top view of the inner dome with unexpected and spectacular local agency. It's worth all the steps, one by one. Don't miss it!!!
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Caterinasx7225au
Aug 18, 2024
Magnificent tour - Great tour. Beautiful visit. The guys who accompanied us were experienced and qualified. Great experience to recommend!
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Alessandrabotto
Jun 16, 2024
And if life is uphill...remember that you are destined to reach the top!!!! - Gift voucher received at Christmas for the climb to the dome...memorable experience! Very knowledgeable guide who tells all the historical stages of this magnificent sanctuary! You climb to the top where you meet God... heaven! About 250 steps with a few slightly steep passages but with a harness and helmet all in maximum safety. Truly engaging! Absolutely worth doing!
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Susybk
May 1, 2024
Try it...it's really worth it! - Splendid experience to be undertaken with comfortable shoes and space-saving clothing to allow easy movement even with a harness (necessary for some passages). It's really worth it!
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Robertofs5838fa
Apr 26, 2024
Magnificat in name and in fact - The climb to the dome with an excellent guide with lots of information on the construction of the Sanctuary and the dome and, above all, excellent empathy was a unique experience. Climbed with some difficulty especially in some passages, it is certainly worth the effort of the approximately 260 steps but the view from 52 meters above the dome makes up for everything.
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Reanas2018
Oct 10, 2023
MAGNIFICAT IN NAME AND IN FACT - It was a surprising, fun and exciting visit! The climb, wearing a harness and helmet, is actually much simpler than all the preparation might make you think. We were accompanied by a friendly and knowledgeable guide, who explained the historical, architectural and pictorial aspects of the Sanctuary to us. Seeing the frescoes so close up is truly a unique experience, which I highly recommend...if you suffer from vertigo ignore them, it's still worth it.
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Elbasso2017
Oct 7, 2023
Unmissable - Truly not to be missed, a safe but adrenaline-filled and exciting route. The team is excellent, always attentive to everyone's needs, the views that can be enjoyed are beautiful and absolutely unusual. The explanations are also complete.
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Q4190emronaldh
Sep 5, 2024
Viewing dome - Very nice to see the dome up close. Partly the ascent (along stairs/ladders) is leashed and perhaps less advisable for people with claustrophobia
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