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The 10 Best Churches & Cathedrals in Italian Riviera, Liguria
Liguria, or the Italian Riviera, boasts a bounty of beaches and resort towns, such as tiny but tony Portofino and stylish Rapallo. Hiking trails lead from Portofino to the villages of Cinque Terre. The Riviera of the Setting Sun runs north from Genoa to the French border. Connected by an extensive rail network, most towns make easy daytrips from one another. Genoa is the region's principal city and is home to attractions from its famous Cathedral and the Palazzo Reale to an excellent aquarium.
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1. Basilica di Santa Maria di Castello
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 466 reviews
Reviewed By taymazimi - Ramsgate, United Kingdom
This is one of my favourite churches in Liguria. The rest of the abbey is not functional anymore and unfortunately is not always open to the public, but with a bit of luck you would be able to find one of the welcoming priests or lay people who work there to open the doors to the complex behind the church to see some of the best examples of 16th Century Ligurian frescoes. The complex behind this church is a true gem, but this is not to say that the church itself is anything less than that. The atmosphere of this church is very calming, so much that an atheist like me can sit in here for hours and not even realising how quickly the time has passed.
2. Church of San Francesco - Capuchin Friars Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 416 reviews
Constructed from 1618 from the Capuchin Friars who came in Monterosso, the Church of San Francesco contains some fine art including a Crucifixion by Antoon Van Dyck, and sono other important Itaian painters from XVII and XVIII centuries. Near the church there is the Monastery of Capuchin Friars a very ancient structure with great garden where Friars live. It is a place of Peace and spirituality with a gorgeus view on the seaside. Here you can live the experience of St. Francis of Assis: semplicity and poverty and show his love for God and the beauty of nature and creation.
Reviewed By goodbye-2016 - Saint Paul, United States
Definitely worth the many steps up! Nice areas to stop along the way for pictures and the statue of St Francis. Very interesting history of the church and monastery and unusual grave site at the top.Well worth it!
3. Chiesa del Gesu e dei Santi Ambrogio e Andrea
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 465 reviews
Reviewed By alibeegp - Corbridge, United Kingdom
This Church is a must to see if you are in Genoa.It was built by the Jesuit’s and the wonderful Baroque decoration is very uplifting and beautiful,with wonderful paintings and 2 incredible Rubens ,just so much to see ,I definitely want to go back as impossible to take it all in .I preferred it much more to the Cathedral /Duomo ,just below it as though magnificent was very dour in comparison ,(for me personally )
4. Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo
5. Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By ScottM130 - Sydney, Australia
This is a large Romanesque church intact (with some latter additions). And the old town around is a treat to wander particularly around the city wall.
6. Basilica della Santissima Annunziata del Vastato
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 518 reviews
Reviewed By gretab430
Very beautiful church! A must visit when in Genova. But for some reason it was closed on Saturday, around 2 pm. I guess there are times when it closes, just would be great to know those somehow.
7. Chiesa di Santa Margherita d'Antiochia - Santuario di Nostra Signora della Rosa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 200 reviews
Reviewed By alessandrofL127YD - Milan, Italy
According to historical sources, religious worship towards Our Lady of the Rose has originis in the Middle Ages when some sailors brought an image of the Madonna with a rose in her hand. This ancient painting is preserved on main altar . Saint Margherita is the patron of the city and give the name to the city so this it is the main church dedicated to her. The church was built in 1658 as usual on a previous church, the two bell tower was built in different time: the right one in 1786 and the left one in 1920. Beatiful Baroc interior with many gold bas-reliefs. Many statues and paintings are improved the artistic interest of this church.
8. Basilica Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By PaulB0 - Maastricht, The Netherlands
The Santa Maria Assunta di Sarzana (Assumption of the Virgin Mary)cathedral is a mixture of the Romanesque and Gothic styles, reflecting the length of the period of its construction, from the early 13th to the late 15th century. The west front is made of of white marble, featuring a portal with a small Gothic rose window above it, between two side blocks of the 17th century. The campanile at the south side is the only remaining part of the previous Pieve di San Basilio. The ground plan is in the form of a Latin cross. The nave is divided into three aisles by two arcades of widely spaced polygonal columns supporting high arches. The cathedral is noted as the home of a relic of the Blood of Christ and of the important Romanesque Cross of Maestro Guglielmo of 1138. Sarzana Cathedral is also known as the location of the oldest known painted Italian crucifix. Entrance is free.
9. Sistine Chapel Savona
10. San Pietro Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 901 reviews
Reviewed By Bagni178 - Milan, Italy
aaa fantastic placeon the top of stone in old part of this fantastic village,near the grotta byron ,and the sun shine to the sea view,amazing !!
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