Ascend to the Dome of the Sanctuary of Vicoforte

4.6 (22 reviews) Piedmont & Liguria, Italy
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Duration2h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Group sizeUp to 4 travelers

Overview

Visit to the largest elliptical dome in the world

Enter the art world with Magnificat: along a specially secured route, through spaces never previously open to the public, you will relive the history of the Sanctuary of Vicoforte, 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.

What's included

  • Helmet and safety harness
  • Cloackroom service

What to expect

  1. Sanctuary of the Nativity of Mary
    2h · Admission ticket included
    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

Meeting and pickup

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.

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.

Additional information

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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.

Cancellation policy

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

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