Basilica della Santissima Annunziata del Vastato, Genoa, Italy

The Basilica della Santissima Annunziata del Vastato construction was begun by the Franciscans in 1520 in a site previously occupied by the small church of Santa Maria del Prato, belonging to the Humiliati. Works were however halted in 1537, and in 1591 the Lomellini family continued the reconstruction, directed by Taddeo Carlone.

In the early 17th century the rich Baroque decoration was executed, with Andrea Ansaldo in charge of completing the works, and in particular the dome. The current Neoclassicist façade dates to 1830-1840s, designed by Carlo Barabino. The church was damaged by Allied bombings during World War II.

The decoration was employed the major Baroque studios and artists in Genoa in the 17th century.

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carlondon london (6 months ago)
Wonderful Church free of charges?. The church ⛪ houses great works of Genoese paintings ??from the late mannerism, the baroque ? and the eighteenth century. To admire the gold ceilings and art. You must visit!!! ??❤️

Raif & Vy (8 months ago)
Lovely old historical church building. The church was closed the 3 times we tried to visit

Gizem Yıllar Adalı (8 months ago)
It is gorgeous! No enterence fee, but to be able to see the pieces of art, you have to put €1 to te white boxes around. Then the lights automatically turn on. So smart! Add it on your MUST VISIT list

John Adams (9 months ago)
This is such a beautiful place. It took several times to enter but well worth the attempts. It was first on my list, I arrived, and a funeral was starting. I came back, and it was closed. The third time was the charm, and it was we'll worth it. I had to make it the last place I visited before leaving Genoa. I feel truly blessed to have visited this jewel.

僊逸醉 (12 months ago)
at the time of visit it was very quite and I really appreciated the "mix" of architecture style for an untrained eye. even donated some cents, first time for me haha (but that might be mostly because I fell in love recently lol)

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