Place to visit
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.
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
- 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, 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.
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It is one of the Temples, Nature and Mountains places in Italy. In Kokai 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.
- JanPossible8:56
- FebPossible10:10
- MarBest time11:37
- AprBest time13:17
- MayBest time14:40
- JunBest time15:25
- JulPossible15:06
- AugPossible13:54
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:42
- NovPossible9:17
- DecPossible8:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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 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.
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. 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 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 SupergaProtected area in Italy (EUAP0215)1.3 km
- Riserva Naturale Del MeisinoProtected area2.4 km
- Cammino Don Bosco Tappa 1Hiking3.7 km
- Cupola MarconObservatory4.5 km
- Cupola MoraisObservatory4.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Italy guide.
More in Italy: Temples
- St. Peter's Basilica: church in Vatican City
- Catania
- Sistine Chapel: chapel in the Apostolic Palace, Vatican City
- Pantheon, Rome: ancient Roman temple in Rome, Italy
- Milan Cathedral: cathedral church of Milan, Italy
- Florence Cathedral: 13th-century cathedral in Florence, Italy
Every Italy place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
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 opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in its country guide.
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, Riserva Naturale Del Meisino, Cammino Don Bosco Tappa 1. The rest is in the Italy guide.
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