Chiavari Cathedral

Chiavari, Italy

Chiavari Cathedral was built in 1610-1613 and it was given to Carmelites. The latest appearance dates from the 19th and early 20th century.

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Via Vinelli Fortunato 4, Chiavari, Italy
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Founded: 1610-1613
Category: Religious sites in Italy

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4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Alberta Tocci (5 months ago)
Siamo arrivati per caso all'ora della Messa del sabato sera un atmosfera indescrivibile. Il Vescovo. Il coro magnifico e l'organo lo stile barocco un gioiello!!!!
Roberto Carenzi (7 months ago)
Massive church, nice looking from outside. However in the afternoon opens at 15:30, si didnt manage to enter.
GENOVA WALKS (11 months ago)
Very rich decoration in an old baroque basilica!
Fernando Perez (12 months ago)
Big and beautiful cathedral
Antoine M (15 months ago)
A must visit in Chiavari. You have to see it to experience its glory! First impression, it's a Pantheon of Rome! With a history dating back to mid 1600,. Nostra Signora dell'Orto was named Cathedral in 1893, when Pope Leo XIII created the Chiavari Diocese. The interior is decorated with frescoes by Bendetto Borzone, Camillo Pucci & Francesco Gandolfi.I read that the Neoclassical paneo (portico) was added in the beginning of the 19th century. This is a stupendous cathedral.
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