Churches in Genoa

Churches and Religious Sites

This collection highlights the architectural and spiritual diversity of the Genoa metropolitan area, spanning from the coastal districts of Nervi and Voltri to the heights of Monte Figogna. It features major pilgrimage destinations like the Shrine of Nostra Signora della Guardia alongside historic parish churches and local oratories. These sites showcase Liguria's deep-rooted sacred history, featuring various religious traditions, hillside locations, and structures ranging from medieval foundations to 19th-century reconstructions.

Churches and Religious Sites — Map

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Shrine of Nostra Signora della Guardia

The Shrine of Nostra Signora della Guardia is a Roman Catholic place of pilgrimage located on the top of Monte Figogna in the Municipality…

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Chiesa plebana di San Siro

An ancient parish church located in the Nervi district on via Camillo Campostano, serving as a central place of worship for the local coastal community.

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Chiesa di Nostra Signora Assunta e Santa Zita

Located in the Borgo Pila area of the Foce district, this church is dedicated to the Assumption and Saint Zita, the patron saint of domestic workers.

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Chiesa di Sant'Ilario

A hillside religious landmark situated in the Sant'Ilario district, offering views over the eastern Genoese coastline.

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Santi Quirico e Giulitta

The church Santi Quirico e Giulitta is a church in the Genovese quarter of San Quirico, located on val Polcevera.

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Santuario di Nostra Signora delle Grazie

Also known as San Nicolò, this sanctuary in the Voltri district is a traditional site of Marian devotion dedicated to Our Lady of Grace.

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Chiesa Parrochiale di San Bernardo

The primary parish church for the community of Campomorone, situated on Piazza Don Giacomo Verardo north of Genoa.

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Santuario Nostra Signora dell'Acquasanta

Situated in the hamlet of Acquasanta, this sanctuary is historically linked to nearby thermal springs and serves as a significant site of Marian pilgrimage.

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Cappella di San Filippo Neri

A private noble chapel located within the grounds of the historic Villa Lomellini Rostan in the Multedo district.

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Oratorio di Nostra Signora Assunta - Confraternita del Gonfalone

A religious building in the Coronata district associated with the Brotherhood of the Gonfalone, situated near the Sanctuary of Nostra Signora Incoronata.

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Chiesa di San Martino

A local parish church located in the hamlet of Manesseno within the Sant'Olcese municipality.

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Chiesa di San Siro

A Roman Catholic place of worship located in the Viganego hamlet of the Bargagli municipality.

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Chiesa di San Biagio

A religious building located in the San Biagio area of the San Quirico district within the Polcevera valley.

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Santuario di Santa Maria e San Michele Arcangelo

Commonly known as the Santuario di Nostra Signora Incoronata, this historic complex is a prominent landmark in the hillside district of Coronata.

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Chiesa del Santissimo Nome di Gesù

A parish church located in the Geo hamlet of Ceranesi, serving the community in the upper Polcevera valley.

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Chiesa di Sant'Eugenio

A hillside church situated in the Crevari area of the Voltri district, overlooking the Ligurian Sea.

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Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta

Located in the Comago hamlet of Sant'Olcese, this church sits on the square dedicated to the Assumption.

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Chiesa di San Pietro Apostolo di Fontanegli

A parish church serving the Fontanegli area in the upper Bisagno valley.

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Monastero della Visitazione Santa Maria

A monastery belonging to the Order of the Visitation, located in the Quarto dei Mille district.

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