San Matteo, Genoa

Name: San Matteo
Address: Via David Chiossone, 5, Genoa, 16123, Italy
Telephone: +39 010 236 2389

#53 among attractions in Genoa

Church, Gothic architecture

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Facts and practical information

San Matteo is a Roman Catholic church in Genoa, in the region of Liguria, Italy. ()

Local name: Chiesa di San Matteo Completed: 1125 (899 years ago)Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 44°24'30"N, 8°55'58"E

Address

Via David Chiossone, 5Centro Est (Piccapietra)Genoa 16123 Italy

Contact

+39 010 236 2389

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Palazzi dei Rolli, Palazzo San Giorgio, Palazzo Doria, Piazza De Ferrari.

~1060 ftN
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Palazzi dei Rolli, Genoa
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~1090 ftW
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Palazzo San Giorgio, Genoa
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~980 ftN
Palace
Palazzo Doria, Genoa
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~480 ftSE
Grand square used for civic events
Piazza De Ferrari, Genoa
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~390 ftSW
1100s cathedral with a frescoed interior
Genoa Cathedral, Genoa
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~220 ftS
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Palazzo Ducale, Genoa
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~1130 ftN
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Palazzo Angelo Giovanni Spinola, Genoa
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~1140 ftSE
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Casa di Cristoforo Colombo, Genoa
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~1030 ftNE
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Palazzo Clemente Della Rovere, Genoa
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Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Teatro Carlo Felice, Genoa
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~1100 ftN
Art museum in grand palazzo with frescos
Palazzo Rosso, Genoa
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Genoa's historic center, Palazzo Rosso stands as a testament to the grandeur of Italian baroque architecture and art. This stately museum, with its striking red façade, is part of the Rolli Palaces, a UNESCO World Heritage site that illustrates...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is San Matteo open?

San Matteo is open:

Monday 12 pm - 3 pm & 7 pm - 11 pm
Tuesday 12 pm - 3 pm & 7 pm - 11 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 3 pm & 7 pm - 11 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 3 pm & 7 pm - 11 pm
Friday 12 pm - 3 pm & 7 pm - 11 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 3 pm & 7 pm - 11 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 3 pm & 7 pm - 11 pm

Which popular attractions are close to San Matteo?

Nearby attractions include Piazza San Matteo, Genoa (1 min walk), Palazzo Ducale, Genoa (2 min walk), Genoa Cathedral, Genoa (2 min walk), Piazza De Ferrari, Genoa (3 min walk).

How to get to San Matteo by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Matteo:

Bus

De Ferrari / Metrò • Lines: 18, 18/, 20, 35, 35/, 36, 36/, 37, 39, 40, 606, 607, 618, 635, 635/, 640, 641, N1, N1/2, N1/61, N2, N2/, Vlb (3 min walk)
Dante / De Ferrari • Lines: 37, 44 (4 min walk)

Metro

De Ferrari • Lines: Metropolitana (4 min walk)
San Giorgio • Lines: Metropolitana (6 min walk)

Train

Portello (7 min walk)
Zecca (10 min walk)