Santa Maria delle Vigne

Genoa, Italy

Santa Maria delle Vigne is a Roman Catholic basilica church in Genoa, northern Italy. It is known from the 10th century. The main altar was completed in 1730 by Giacomo Antonio Ponsonelli. The church is also the final resting place of the leading early Italian composer Alessandro Stradella, who was murdered in 1682.

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Religious sites in Italy

Address

Vico del Campanile delle Vigne, Genoa, Italy

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Details

Founded: 10th century AD
Category: Religious sites in Italy

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Pager (3 years ago)
This place it’s a must visit in Genoa. It’s gorgeous and hidden away and the inside of the cathedral it’s fantastic. Please be respectful to the locals and people that pray

Loana Gentric (3 years ago)
Amazing building but I would have appreciated english texts to tell the story of this one.

Maria Senini (4 years ago)
Associazione kalatà they bring you upstairs and you can have a great view of the church's indoor and overview of the historical centre

G B (5 years ago)
An hidden pearl in the heart of the Centro storico.

Ruel Maglinao (5 years ago)
A historical Church because its the baptismal place of our Father Founder

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