San Lorenzo Cathedral, Genoa: A Complete Guide to the Duomo
Visit San Lorenzo Cathedral in Genoa: opening hours, the Holy Grail, the striped facade, plus the deep history and sculptures of the city’s Duomo.
Heritage & Art
Genoa’s art and monuments beyond the guidebook — its churches, palaces, cloisters and towers, and the masterpieces hidden inside them.
Santa Maria di Castello: Genoa’s Oldest Church
Perched on the hill that gave Genoa its first foothold, Santa Maria di Castello is one of the oldest churches in the city — and one of the most rewarding to visit. Tucked into the medieval fabric of the centro storico, it repays the effort of finding it with Romanesque architecture, Renaissance frescoes, and nearly … Read more
Porta Soprana and the Barbarossa Walls of Genoa
Porta Soprana is the surviving gate of Genoa’s 12th-century Barbarossa walls. The story behind them, what to see today, and how to visit.
Church of San Teodoro, a neogothic shell for old treasures
Discover the resilient history of Genoa’s Church of San Teodoro, from its 10th-century Romanesque roots to its dramatic 1870 rebirth.
The abbey church of Santo Stefano
Discover the striped marble and medieval soul of Santo Stefano. Explore the Romanesque abbey where Christopher Columbus was baptized.
Church of San Marco al Molo
Sitting next to the sea, San Marco al Molo has survived pirates and WWII bombings, and it still stands as a guardian of the Porto Antico.
Palazzo Lercari-Parodi: Secrets of a Genoese Renaissance Palace
A bloody legend, a hidden self-portrait, 500 years of history. Palazzo Lercari-Parodi is one of Genoa’s most fascinating UNESCO palace.
Embriaci Tower, a monument that survived the Middle Ages
Discover the history of Genoa’s Torre dei Castro or dei Embriaci, the only medieval tower to survive the 1196 height restriction.
Church of San Rocco sopra Principe
Explore the Church of San Rocco in Genoa: a hidden gem with stunning Renaissance stuccos and masterpieces from across the city.
Sanctuary and Convent of Nostra Signora del Monte
Discover the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Monte: a 10th-century site turned Baroque masterpiece with 500 years of history and city views.