# Basilica of Superga, Italy: what it is and when to go

> Basilica of Superga is a church in the vicinity of Turin, Italy, at 672 m above sea level. Interests: Temples, Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 35. It has articles in 30 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/basilica-di-superga/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Church in the vicinity of Turin, Italy · Temples, Nature, Mountains
- **Where:** Italy · Strada comunale alla Basilica di Superga 73, 10132, Torino
- **Elevation:** 672 m
- **Best time:** March to June and September to October.
- **Nearest airport:** MXP Ferno (VA), 97 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** Mar 01-Oct 31: Mo,Tu,Th,Fr,Sa,Su 10:00-13:30,14:30-18:15; We off; Nov 01-Jan 31: Sa,Su,PH 10:00-13:30,14:30-17:15; Feb 01-28: Su,PH 10:00-13:30,14:30-17:15
- **Website:** [basilicadisuperga.com](https://www.basilicadisuperga.com/)
- **Coordinates:** 45.08087, 7.76799

## What it is and where

Basilica of Superga is a church in the vicinity of Turin, Italy, at 672 m above sea level. It has articles in 30 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

Attualmente la Basilica è chiusa al pubblico per lavori di restauro, quindi non è consentito l’accesso al pubblico. È prevista una funzione religiosa la domenica mattina alle ore 11.30 (ingresso dalle ore 10.00, chiusura della Basilica alle ore 12.30).

It is in [Turin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/turin/), where this site lists 108 more places to see, 7.9 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 45.08087, 7.76799; the nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, Ferno (VA)), 97 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=45.080866%2C7.767987)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.080866%2C7.767987)

It is one of the [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/espiritual/), [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/naturaleza/) and [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/montana/) places in Italy. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Basilica of Superga is **March to June and September to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 56 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 10 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 37 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 17 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 40 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 25 |
| July | Possible | 15 h 06 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 54 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 18 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 42 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 17 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 35 |

In June there are 15 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 35. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Temples | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
| Nature | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
| Mountains | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Basilica of Superga has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Italy

To enter Italy there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Italy checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Parco naturale della Collina di Superga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/parco-naturale-della-collina-di-superga/): Protected area in Italy (EUAP0215) · 1.3 km
- [Riserva Naturale Del Meisino](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/riserva-naturale-dell-isolone-di-bertolla/): Protected area · 2.4 km
- [Cammino Don Bosco Tappa 1](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/cammino-don-bosco-tappa-1/): Hiking · 3.7 km
- [Cupola Marcon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/cupola-marcon/): Observatory · 4.5 km
- [Cupola Morais](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/cupola-morais/): Observatory · 4.5 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Italy guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/).

## More in Italy: Temples

- [St. Peter's Basilica](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/basilica-de-san-pedro/): church in Vatican City
- [Catania](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/catania-2/)
- [Sistine Chapel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/capilla-sixtina/): chapel in the Apostolic Palace, Vatican City
- [Pantheon, Rome](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/panteon/): ancient Roman temple in Rome, Italy
- [Milan Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/catedral-de-milan/): cathedral church of Milan, Italy
- [Florence Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/santa-maria-del-fiore/): 13th-century cathedral in Florence, Italy

Every Italy place under Temples, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/espiritual/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Basilica of Superga?

It is a church in the vicinity of Turin, Italy. It has articles in 30 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Basilica of Superga?

March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 35.

### How do you get to Basilica of Superga?

The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), 97 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.080866%2C7.767987) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Parco naturale della Collina di Superga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/parco-naturale-della-collina-di-superga/), [Riserva Naturale Del Meisino](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/riserva-naturale-dell-isolone-di-bertolla/), [Cammino Don Bosco Tappa 1](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/cammino-don-bosco-tappa-1/). The rest is in [the Italy guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/13136043), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1145261), CC0. More about Basilica of Superga on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superga). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).