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Basilica di Maria Ausiliatrice

Basilica of Our Lady Help of Christians

Palladian church built 1865-68, originally as part of a care facility for poor and delinquent boys founded by Don Bosco (1815-88). He himself is buried here, along with 6000 bits and pieces of saints.

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Address: Via Maria Ausiliatrice 32
Hours: Mon-Sat 07:00-19:00, Sun 07:00-22:00
Price: Free
Website: basilicamariaausiliatrice.it (opens in a new tab)

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