San Torpete, Genoa

Name: San Torpete
Address: Piazza S. Giorgio, Genoa, 16128, Italy

#62 among attractions in Genoa

Church, Baroque architecture, Sacred and religious sites

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San Torpete is a church in central Genoa, northern Italy, dedicated to Saint Torpes. It was founded in the 11th century by local merchants. It was rebuilt in 1730 under designs conceived by Giovanni Antonio Ricca. ()

Local name: Chiesa di San Torpete Completed: 1733 (291 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 44°24'26"N, 8°55'44"E

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Piazza S. GiorgioCentro Est (Carignano)Genoa 16128 Italy

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San Torpete – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Acquario di Genova, Palazzo San Giorgio, Piazza De Ferrari, Genoa Cathedral.

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Vast aquarium in ship-like building
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~1280 ftE
Grand square used for civic events
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~670 ftE
1100s cathedral with a frescoed interior
Genoa Cathedral, Genoa
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~1340 ftNW
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~1580 ftE
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~1230 ftNE
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Which popular attractions are close to San Torpete?

Nearby attractions include Santi Cosma e Damiano, Genoa (2 min walk), Santuario di Nostra Signora delle Grazie al Molo, Genoa (3 min walk), Museo della Storia del Genoa, Genoa (3 min walk), Santa Maria di Castello, Genoa (4 min walk).

How to get to San Torpete by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Torpete:

Bus

Turati / Metro San Giorgio • Lines: 13 (3 min walk)
Cavour / Mercato del Pesce • Lines: 13 (3 min walk)

Metro

San Giorgio • Lines: Metropolitana (3 min walk)
Sarzano/Sant'Agostino • Lines: Metropolitana (6 min walk)

Train

Portello (12 min walk)
Zecca (12 min walk)