Ascend to the Dome of the Sanctuary of Vicoforte

Vicoforte, IT
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Highlights

  • Enter the heart of the masterpiece
  • A private tour for 1-5 people groups
  • A unique visiting experience
  • Panoramic viewpoints up to 60 metres high
  • Ticket includes a guided tour in Italian or English

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.

Meeting point

Piazza Carlo Emanuele, 35, 12080 Vicoforte CN , Italy

End point

End Point

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

Meeting point

Piazza Carlo Emanuele, 35, 12080 Vicoforte CN , Italy

End point

What to expect

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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 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

Duration 120 minutes
Admission Admission Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Additional information
    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.
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What our experts say

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    Arrive early for a good spot.
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    Explore the nearby town for lunch.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for climbing.
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    Check weather; it can be windy at height.
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    Visit the sanctuary's art shop for souvenirs.

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