[2025 Genoa Attraction] Travel Guide for Cattedrale di San Lorenzo (Updated Feb)

The Cattedrale di San Lorenzo is a Roman Catholic church in Genoa, Italy, the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Genoa. The striped buildings are the easiest to recognize and are visited by many tourists. Excavations in the area beneath and in front of the church have revealed Roman-era walls and pavements, as well as pre-Christian sarcophagi. So it is speculated that it was built in the 5th or 6th century. The carvings on the pillars and beams are very delicate, and the stone lions at the door resemble those of HSBC Bank. After several reconstructions and revisions, the facade was completed between 1307 and 1312, and the interior colonnade has been rebuilt to this day. The Romanesque building was kept in its original state, with the addition of murals with religious themes. Construction of the cathedral was completed in the 17th century. The dome and the medieval parts were restored between 1894 and 1900. If you are interested, you can climb to the top to enjoy the city view. #Sign up for July hotel test sleeper

#celebratewithtrip The majestic and solemn Cathedral of San Lorenzo was built starting in the 9th century and was remodeled until the 16th century, which explains the juxtaposition of different architectural styles both inside and outside. It is located at Piazza S. Lorenzo, 16123 Genoa and is open from Monday to Friday from 0800-1200 and 1500-1900. It is around 350 meters 4 minutes walk from De Ferrari metro station. The facade has Gothic portals flanked by two bell towers of different heights. It is distinguished by the predominance of two-tone black and white bands, a symbol of nobility according to Genoese customs, and by the marble lions on the sides. Currently the cathedral is under restoration.