Santa Maria di Castello, Genoa

Name: Santa Maria di Castello
Address: Salita di Santa Maria di Castello 15, Genoa, Italy
Telephone: +39 010 860 3690

#45 among attractions in Genoa

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Facts and practical information

Santa Maria di Castello is a church and religious complex in Genoa, Italy. Administrated for a long time by the Dominicans, it is located in the Castello hill of the city, where in the Middle Ages a bishop's fortified castle existed. The church is flanked by the large Tower of the Embriaci. ()

Local name: Chiesa di Santa Maria di Castello Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 44°24'19"N, 8°55'45"E

Address

Salita di Santa Maria di Castello 15Centro Est (Carignano)Genoa Italy

Contact

+39 010 860 3690

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Day trips

Santa Maria di Castello – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo San Giorgio, Piazza De Ferrari, Genoa Cathedral, Palazzo Ducale.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Santa Maria di Castello?

Nearby attractions include Oratory of San Giacomo della Marina, Genoa (1 min walk), Chiesa di Santa Maria in Passione, Genoa (2 min walk), Santuario di Nostra Signora delle Grazie al Molo, Genoa (2 min walk), Santi Cosma e Damiano, Genoa (2 min walk).

How to get to Santa Maria di Castello by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santa Maria di Castello:

Bus

Quadrio / Marina • Lines: 13 (2 min walk)
Cavour / Mercato del Pesce • Lines: 13 (3 min walk)

Metro

Sarzano/Sant'Agostino • Lines: Metropolitana (4 min walk)
San Giorgio • Lines: Metropolitana (6 min walk)

Train

Portello (14 min walk)
Zecca (15 min walk)