Basilica di Don Bosco

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The basilica of St. John Bosco stands on Colle Don Bosco, locality of Morialdo, a hamlet of Castelnuovo Don Bosco, in the province of Asti and is included in the archdiocese of Turin. Consecrated to Saint John Bosco, it was erected between 1961 and 1966 on the site adjacent to where Cascina Biglione - Damevino, the saint's birthplace, stands.

Alternative names: Architectural style: New Classical architectureCoordinates: 45°0'31"N, 7°59'22"E

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Basilica di Don Bosco – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grande Traversata delle Alpi, Vezzolano Abbey, Pieve di San Secondo, Castello di Cortanze.

4.8 miSW
Hiking, Hiking trail
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Church, Arcade
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44°59'3"N • 8°3'12"E
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Castello di Cortanze, Cortanze
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Locality
Castelnuovo Don Bosco
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4.8 miNW
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Piea
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