San Donato Church

Genoa, Italy

San Donato dates from the 12th century and is in Romanesque style. It became a parish under archbishop Siro il Porcello, and was consecrated on May 1, 1189.

After the bombardment of 1684 it was restored several times, being again consecrated on December 4, 1892. Other restorations in 1946-1951 have kept its Romanesque appearance.

The interior contains a Madonna by the 14th-century painter Nicolò da Voltri; a St Joseph, by Domenico Piola; and a marble relief of the Baptism of Christ, started by Ignazio Peschiera and completed by his pupil Carlo Rubatto. There is also a tryptich (1515) by Joos van Cleve representing The Adoration of the Magi; the person who commissioned the work Stefano Raggi with Guardian Saint ; and a Mary Magdalen. This is topped by a Crucifixion scene with Mary and St John the Evangelist.

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Via San Donato 10, Genoa, Italy
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Founded: 1189
Category: Religious sites in Italy

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Stephy Pappu (2 years ago)
This is one of the oldest church of Genova, exactly in 11th century. One can really be flabergasted by it's anterior beauty and antics which includes the paintings, statue's, walls , roofs and pillers. It's a pleasure to have known of this devotional place which is dedicated to San Donato and the relics are also preserved here beneath the alter. This church is situated in the vicinity salita pollaiouli, one of the oldest via of Genova.
Bright Onyeabor (3 years ago)
 San Donato is a church in Genoa, Northern Italy. It dates from the 12th century and is in Romanesque style. It became a parish under archbishop Siro il Porcello, and was consecrated on May 1, 1189. After the bombardment of 1684 it was restored several times, being again consecrated on December 4, 1892
Robert Carlson (4 years ago)
Several 15th century paintings that are well restored or worth the visit to San donato
Darren Cassar (4 years ago)
A beautiful beautiful church. The crucifix is lit just before sunset through a window on the opposite side of the church.
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