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Piazza di Sarzano: History & Monuments of Genoa’s Oldest Public Square

16 June 202615 June 2026 by archeoblogue
View of the former church of San Salvatore on Piazza Sarzano, Genoa

Piazza di Sarzano is the oldest public square in Genoa’s old town – discover its dark Janus legend, a murdered painter, and the monuments around it.

Categories Districts Tags caruggi, Genoa old town, Genoese history, hidden gems, Sarzano Leave a comment
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