The Basilica of Superga is a church in the vicinity of Turin. It was built from 1717 to 1731 for Victor Amadeus II of Savoy by Filippo Juvarra, at the top of the hill of Superga, to fulfill a vow the duke (and forthcoming King of Sardinia) had made during the Battle of Turin. The creator made allusions to different earlier styles while adding a baroque touch. The church contains the tombs of many of the princes and kings of the House of Savoy, including the Monument to Carlo Emanuele III (1733) by Ignazio Collino and his brother Filippo. Under the church are the tombs of the Savoy family, including most of its members (among them, King physicist Albert).
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This church by Juvarra is thoughtful Late Baroque-Classicism. The dome was completed in 1726 and resembles some elements of Michealangelo’s dome at St. Peter’s cathedral. This is no fortuity as Juvarra studied and worked in Rome for ten eld preceding to working in Turin. The tabernacle front protrudes from a dome structure citing the Pantheon. The tabernacle from is larger than typical proportions because the Superga is ordered upon this hill. It is also believed that Victor Amadeus wanted the basillica to rest on this hill as reminder of the power of the Savoy kinsfolk as well as continue a line of site to the existing castle in Rivolli. Later, the Stupinigi, will complete the triangle between the threesome residences of Savoy.
Basilica of Superga, Turin GPS coordinates: 45° 4′ 51″ N, 7° 46′ 3″ E
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