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T M Aquinas

Altar of the Clouds

The Engineering Marvels of the Basilica of Superga

T M Aquinas

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English
T.M. Aquinas Publishing
04 January 2026
History of architecture; History of religion; Christian Churches & denominations
Series: Pilgrimage to the Sacred: Italy's Holy Shrines
Can a mountain peak hold the weight of a king's desperate vow and the soul of a nation?
Standing atop the jagged heights of Turin is a monument that defies both gravity and time. This is not merely a feat of stone and mortar; it is a sacred fortress born from the fire of war and the miraculous intervention of the Queen of Heaven. For three centuries, the Basilica of Superga has watched over the faithful, its golden dome piercing the clouds as a testament to what is possible when human genius is surrendered to the Divine Will.

Step inside a world where the air is thick with the scent of ancient incense and the echoes of royal processions. Discover the hidden geometry of Filippo Juvarra, the master architect who carved a masterpiece out of a mountaintop, creating a sanctuary where light itself becomes a prayer. From the dizzying heights of its celestial dome to the silent, marble-clad depths of the royal tombs, you will walk the hallowed ground where the House of Savoy entrusted their eternal rest to the mercy of Christ.

But this sacred hill also bears the mark of profound sorrow. Feel the mist roll in as you uncover the harrowing history of the 1949 disaster that turned this house of prayer into a shrine of national mourning. This is a story of triumph and tragedy, of engineering marvels that touch the stars and a spiritual legacy that anchors the soul. It is a journey for the heart that seeks the sublime and the mind that reveres the grand traditions of our Holy Church.

Will you climb the mount and witness the intersection of earthly majesty and eternal grace?
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Imprint:   T.M. Aquinas Publishing
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 7mm
Weight:   177g
ISBN:   9798295528798
Series:   Pilgrimage to the Sacred: Italy's Holy Shrines
Pages:   124
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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