Cattedrale di San Lorenzo

Such a beautiful church. It was free and definitely worth a visit inside. I was wearing shorts, and so they said people not go past a certain point wearing shorts or skirts. So be aware of that in summer.

Gorgeous. Keep in mind they expect a dress code. So if you have tank top and a skirt you wont be able to go further in. Cathedral is free, but for a fee you can also go to the tower and museum. Very very pretty!

A true Genovese gem. Step inside for the dramatic black-and-white marble, stay for the climb. The tower rewards you with breathtaking views of the city and sea, 100% worth the steps. If you’re only seeing one thing in Genova, let it be this. Gothic vibes + skyline goals.

This cathedral is absolutely stunning; I’ve never seen anything quite like it. I was truly impressed. The black-and-white style adds a unique and striking touch. It’s a must-see for anyone visiting. I absolutely loved it!

Not as huge as Milan Duomo, but it is beautiful and deserves a visit. Its location is encouraging to walk in and spend some time inside.

Beautiful beautiful church. So much history. Use a guide to get the full experience! Pay extra to go to the top of the cathedral. It's worth it.

On a tour that included Genoa, Pisa and Florence it was interesting to note the architectural similarities in their cathedrals which are more or less all contemporaneous in construction date. All include black and white marble banding in their facades, tall bell towers (though Pisa is unique in having a freestanding tower and in white marble and limestone throughout) and sumptuous frescoes. Genoa cathedral though suffers in comparison, it being closely hemmed in by later buildings so that the only decent view is of the main entrance facade from the Piazza San Lorenzo. It also has been altered over the years, largely because of explosive damage during the 16th century and shelling during WW2. The nave roof was lost, including frescoes, and has been reinstated but with only a plain white ceiling. The remaining frescoes show how tragic that loss has been. What remains is is to be thankful for and enjoyed.

Amazing church with an unique mix of architectural styles, gothic, renaissance and barroco. Also hosts the relics of St. John Baptist inside a XII arch. So after admiring the bas-reliefs on the gate, the lions at the stairs, the chapels (mainly San Lorenzo´s) and the main altar, pay the ticket to see the "sacro casino" .Definitely worth to pay a visit.

No visit to Genoa is compete without a visit to "Cattedrale Di San Lorenzo!" The architecture of the outside of the Cathedral, as well as the inside of the Cathedral are breathtaking in every way. Unfortunately, as of the time that I took these photos (July, 2022), the outside of the structure is being cleaned or restored so there is a lot of scaffolding, but do not let it prevent you from visiting! As you can see from my photos, it is still magnificent. Cathedrals and Holy Sites as amazing as "Cattedrale Di San Lorenzo" deserve to be kept up and looking great, so please be mindful of that if you visit!

The San Lorenzo Cathedral (St. Laurence Cathedral), or "Duomo," is Genoa's beautiful, old cathedral that was founded in the 4th or 5th century. It is located in the city center and has a black- and white-striped façade. It was built to hold what were said to be the relics of John the Baptist which the Genoese brought back from the Holy Land during the Crusades and is supposed to be haunted by the workmen who built it. Don't miss the bomb launched by the British Navy. It came through the walls of this great cathedral, but did not explode on February 9, 1941. It was truly a lovely church! Inside the Cattedrale di San Lorenzo was the Treasure Museum. This is a small museum filled with an incredible amount of gold and silver objects. It was built in1956. You follow the signs in the front of the church to the sacristy, where you purchase your ticket. Then, you walk down a short flight of stairs to the entrance to the four rooms of the Museum. The silver statue is the reliquary of St. Lawrence. Don't miss the Sacred Basin, the Byzantine Cross of the Zaccaria, the plate on which the head of St. John the Baptist was carried to King Herod for his inspection, along with the reliquary ark of the Barbarossa and the 15th-century processional ark!

The Cattedrale di San Lorenzo is dedicated to Saint Lawrence (San Lorenzo), and is the seat of the Archbishop of Genoa. It began as a small church in the 5th (or so) Century and was "reimagined" several times before becoming Genoa's main cathedral in 1118. Construction continued for centuries incorporating numerous architects and styles throughout the years. The facade, with the black and white layered stripes of marble and slate is typical of Genova was finished in 1312. Gayle and I stopped into this stunning Cathedaral, but were somewhat limited in our visit and picture taking as we pretty much stayed withing the "fee free" zones and there was Mass going on inside one of the Chapels. By this time in our trip, we'd been inside a lot of Churches and spiritual fatigue has set in. Yet, the distinctive Duomo di Genoa is well worth a special and quirky look.

Stunning Cathedral. The exterior was fantastic, yet when we were there entrance was limited, yet we were able to get some excellent photos. I wish that we were able to see the interior, from the photos and what I hear it's beautiful.