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Cathedral of S. Lorenzo
Piazza San Lorenzo, Genoa 16123 - Italy

The Cattedrale di S.Lorenzo became the city’s cathedral in the 10th Century after it was deemed to be safer than the more primitive S. Siro cathedral. 1099 saw the start of the construction of a better-suited building. Pope Gelasio II...
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Attractions near Cathedral of S. Lorenzo
A selection of attractions close to Cathedral of S. Lorenzo:
Cathedral of S. Lorenzo  (< 1 Mile)
The Cattedrale di S.Lorenzo became the city’s cathedral in the 10th Century after it was deemed to be safer than the more primitive S. Siro...
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Treasure of San Lorenzo  (< 1 Mile)
The Museum of the Treasure of San Lorenzo is housed in the Cathedral of San Lorenzo. The museum of the Treasure represents one of the...
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San Lorenzo Diocesan Museum  (< 1 Mile)
The San Lorenzo Diocesan Museum in the city of Genoa was built sometime in the 12th Century, though the precise date is unknown. It was...
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Archivio di Stato  (< 1 Mile)
The Cattedrale di S.Lorenzo and the Palazzo Ducale are two of the most significant buildings in Genoa and are linked to the Archivio di Stato...
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Church of S Filippo Neri  (< 1 Mile)
The church of S Filippo Neri was started with a donation from the nobleman Camillo Pallavicino in 1674 and completed in 1725, because Pallavicino wanted...
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Palazzo con torre Maruffo  (< 1 Mile)
The Palazzo con torre Maruffo is the oldest example of an aristocratic home and is flanked by a graceful tower dating from medieval times. There...
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Sculpture in S.Agostino  (< 1 Mile)
This museum of Architecture and Sculpture in S.Agostino is located in Piazza Sarzano, in the ancient Convent of S. Agostino. The museum exhibition is laid...
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Church of S.Pietro in Banchi  (< 1 Mile)
The church of S.Pietro in Banchi is near the ruined city gate, which shares its name, and the site of the old grain market. It...
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Palazzo Imperiale  (< 1 Mile)
The Palazzo della Famiglia Imperiale was built between 1555 and 1560 by Vincenzo Imperiale then extended by his son Giò Giacomo. The residence was renovated...
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Palazzo Ducale  (< 1 Mile)
The Palazzo Ducale was founded in the 14th Century as the city council of Genoa. It was restored by Tagliafichi between 1778 and 1783 who...
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Piazza Banchi  (< 1 Mile)
The Piazza Banchi has always been an important meeting place for Genovese merchants. It was originally a salt market before it became the heart of...
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Archivio Storico del Comune  (< 1 Mile)
On the main floor of the Palazzo Ducale you will find the Archivio Storico del Comune. This impressive archive holds many documents detailing the republic’s...
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Chiesa di S.Giorgio  (< 1 Mile)
The Chiesa di S.Giorgio was erected on the site of an ancient salt market, next to the noble church of St Torpete. The first church...
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Loggia dei Mercanti di Banchi  (< 1 Mile)
It was to Andrea Ceresola’s design that the Loggia dei Mercanti o di Banchi was built between 1589 and 1595 at the front of the...
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Church of San Matteo  (< 1 Mile)
The Doria family is thought to have built the majestic church of San Matteo. Martino Doria commissioned it in 1125 and it wasn’t until after...
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Torre del Popolo  (< 1 Mile)
The Torre del Popolo was constructed in the early 12th Century and extended upwards at the end of the 16th Century. It is home to...
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Loggia of the Merchants  (< 1 Mile)
Andrea Ceresola, nicknamed Vannone, and G. Donzello, built Saint Peter’s Loggia between 1589 and 1595, in the trade centre of the old city. The Fathers...
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Church of S.Maria delle Vigne  (< 1 Mile)
Although the Church of S.Maria delle Vigne was renovated in 1640, it still retains its wonderful bell tower, mullioned windows, octagonal spire and pinnacles. Built...
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Galleria d'arte il Vicolo  (< 1 Mile)
Set in front of Ducal Palace and only a stone’s throw form the Piazza De Ferrari and in the heart of the city in the...
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Museo Accademia Ligustica  (< 1 Mile)
The Museo Accademia Ligustica di Belle Arti is housed on the first floor of a building that hosts the Academy of the same name. It...
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