Savona Cathedral

Savona, Italy

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.

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Savona Cathedral

Address

Via Verzellino 8, Savona, Italy

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Details

Founded: 1559
Category: Religious sites in Italy

More Information

www.cattedralesavona.it
en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Priamar Fortress (0,4 km)

Doge's Palace (37,5 km)
Genoa Cathedral (37,4 km)
Diocesan Museum (37,4 km)
Porta Soprana (37,6 km)
Archaeological Museum of Finale (19,2 km)
Porta dei Vacca (37,3 km)
Santa Maria delle Vigne (37,5 km)
San Siro Church (37,5 km)
Palazzo Reale (37,3 km)

User Reviews

Javier Marin (4 years ago)
It’s ok. I don’t like cult places, but is nice decorated. You have to pay 2€ if you like to see the sixtine chapel

Graham Ponton (4 years ago)
You don't have to be religious to enjoy such beautiful building's

Paul Coates (4 years ago)
Stunning and free entry.

Dennis Elliott (4 years ago)
Do you have time to see it see it a very beautiful building

James Garvin (5 years ago)
A beautiful and traditional chaledral

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