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.
Churches & Basilicas
Genoa’s churches and basilicas — Romanesque jewels, baroque surprises and the overlooked masterpieces hidden behind their striped facades.
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
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.
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.
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.
The San Matteo church and cloister, soul of the Doria family medieval enclave
Discover the Doria family medieval enclave in Genoa. Explore the San Matteo church, its cloister, and the history of this powerful dynasty.