Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of Mondovi
Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of Mondovi, Minor basilica in Vicoforte, Italy.
The marble-clad sanctuary features the world's largest elliptical dome, measuring 74 meters in height and spanning 37 meters along its major axis.
Duke Carlo Emanuele I of Savoy commissioned architect Ascanio Vittozzi to construct this religious edifice in 1596 as a future mausoleum for his dynasty.
The interior walls display 6,000 square meters of frescoes painted between 1746 and 1748 by artists Mattia Bortoloni and Felice Biella.
Located 6 kilometers from Mondovi, the sanctuary offers guided tours every Sunday from Easter until All Saints' Day through the NATIVITAS volunteer association.
The remains of Elena of Montenegro, the second Queen of Italy and wife of King Victor Emmanuel III, were transferred here from Montpellier in 2017.
Location: Vicoforte
Inception: 1596
Architects: Ascanio Vitozzi
Architectural style: Mannerist architecture
Elevation above the sea: 598 m
Address: Piazza Carlo Emanuele I, 1, - Vicoforte 12080
Phone: +390174565555
Email: santuarvico@libero.it
Website: https://santuariodivicoforte.it
GPS coordinates: 44.36336,7.86304
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:41
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