Santi Vittore e Carlo, Genoa

Name: Santi Vittore e Carlo
Address: Via Balbi, 7, Genoa, 16126, Italy
Telephone: +39 010 247 2008

#60 among attractions in Genoa

Church, Baroque architecture

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Santi Vittore e Carlo is a Baroque style church on Via Balbi in central Genoa, Italy. Originally belonging to the Discalced Carmelite Order, the church was constructed in the shape of a Latin Cross between 1629 and 1635 from a design by Bartolomeo Bianco. Designs by Eugenio Durazzo were incorporated in 1743 with the construction of a façade. ()

Local name: Chiesa dei Santi Vittore e Carlo Coordinates: 44°24'55"N, 8°55'35"E

Address

Via Balbi, 7Centro Ovest (Granarolo)Genoa 16126 Italy

Contact

+39 010 247 2008

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Day trips

Santi Vittore e Carlo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Santi Vittore e Carlo?

Nearby attractions include University of Genoa, Genoa (1 min walk), Museo di Palazzo Reale, Genoa (1 min walk), San Sisto, Genoa (3 min walk), Basilica della Santissima Annunziata del Vastato, Genoa (3 min walk).

How to get to Santi Vittore e Carlo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santi Vittore e Carlo:

Bus

Balbi 1 / Università • Lines: 20, 32, 34, 35, 35/, 618, 634, 635, 641, N1/2, N1/61, N2 (2 min walk)
Balbi 2 / Palazzo Reale • Lines: 20, 32, 34, 35, 35/, 618, 634, 635, 641, N1/2, N1/61, N2 (3 min walk)

Metro

Darsena • Lines: Metropolitana (4 min walk)
Principe • Lines: Metropolitana (10 min walk)

Train

Zecca (7 min walk)
Carbonara (8 min walk)