Basilica of Mary Help of Christians
Guide
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FreeChurchAllow 15–30 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A large domed church built by Don Bosco for the poor boys he took in; his tomb draws pilgrims from all over the world.
A brief history
Don Bosco founded the Salesians here in the 1850s; their schools now run in more than 130 countries.
Tips
- Best time
- Morning
- Cost
- Free
- Allow
- 15–30 min
- Free days
- Always free
- Hours
- Usually open daily (check)
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Good to know
- Area
- Porta Palazzo and Valdocco: Europe's biggest open-air market and its working neighbourhood; good-value beds nearby.
- Dress code
- Shoulders and knees covered
- Access
- Step-free
- Indoors or out
- Indoors: good on a hot or rainy day
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