Savona Cathedral

Description

The original cathedral of Savona on the Priamar hill was destroyed by Genovese army in 1528. The Franciscan monastery was converted as a new Cathedral in 1559 by Pope Paul IV. The current appearance dates from 1605.

Address
Via Verzellino 8, Savona, Italy

Established
1559

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