The church of St. Francis Xavier, also known as the church of the Mission.
The first stone of this church was laid on May 14, 1665. For the construction of the building, designed by the architect Giovenale Boetto from Fossano, the houses on the southern side of Piazza Maggiore were demolished, along with six arches of the porticoes that originally surrounded the entire square.
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Opening days
Saturday
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Opening times
10:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, last entry at 5:15 pm
Sunday 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, last entry at 5:15 pmThe Church of the Mission and the Belvedere Tower will observe their winter closure from 7 January to 31 January 2026.
The sites will be open to groups by prior reservation.
The viewpoint overlooking the Church of the Mission will remain open from Monday to Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. -
Closing
From Monday to Friday and Sunday morning
The Church of the Mission and the Belvedere Tower will observe their winter closure from 7 January to 31 January 2026.
The sites will be open to groups by prior reservation.
The viewpoint overlooking the Church of the Mission will remain open from Monday to Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. -
Feature List
- Info line
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Info Reservation
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The façade is in sandstone and is the work of Boetto for the lower half and of unknowns (perhaps Gallo) for the upper part. The external balcony, which helps to overcome the difference in level of the square, is by Pozzo.
Services
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- Visits
Where
Piazza Maggiore, Mondovì (CN)
Transportation
Train: Mondovì Station (40 minutes on foot) From the station reach Mondovì Funicular - Valley Station to the Mondovì Funicular Monte stop (Piazza Maggiore 18); the church is on the right.
Bus: from the central bus station, take bus number 99 PREA to the Mondovì Piazza della Repubblica stop to take the funicular.
Car: From the Mondovì motorway exit, take Via Tanaro and follow the signs for Mondovì Breo and then for Mondovì Piazza.
