Rating: 8,6/10 (1230 votes) ![]() The Basilica of Superga is a Catholic basilica located on the top of the hill of Superga. In 1706, Victor Amadeus II and Eugene of Savoy watched the siege of Turin from here. a vow to build a temple on a hill in the event of a successful battle. In 1717, construction began on a magnificent domed temple. The author of the project was Filippo Juvarra – master of the late Baroque. Representatives of the House of Savoy were buried within the walls of the basilica, starting with Victor Amadeus II. ![]() ![]() We also recommend reading Palazzo Piccolomini in Italy, Siena resort Topic: Basilica of Superga in Italy, resort of Turin. |