Chiesa del Sacro Cuore e San Giacomo, Genoa

Name: Chiesa del Sacro Cuore e San Giacomo
Address: Via Jacopo Ruffini, 11, Genoa, 16128, Italy
Telephone: +39 010 561362

#132 among attractions in Genoa

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Chiesa del Sacro Cuore e San Giacomo, Genoa

Facts and practical information

The Church of the Sacred Heart and St. James of Carignano is a religious building in the Genoese neighborhood of Carignano, on Via Jacopo Ruffini; its parish community is part of the "Carignano-Foce" Vicariate of the Archdiocese of Genoa.

Architectural style: Romanesque revivalCoordinates: 44°24'1"N, 8°56'16"E

Address

Via Jacopo Ruffini, 11Centro Est (Carignano)Genoa 16128 Italy

Contact

+39 010 561362

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Day trips

Chiesa del Sacro Cuore e San Giacomo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Piazza De Ferrari, Palazzo Ducale, Museo Villa Croce, Casa di Cristoforo Colombo.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chiesa del Sacro Cuore e San Giacomo?

Nearby attractions include Museo Villa Croce, Genoa (4 min walk), Santa Maria Assunta, Genoa (5 min walk), Chiesa di Santa Maria in Via Lata, Genoa (7 min walk), Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Genova, Genoa (8 min walk).

How to get to Chiesa del Sacro Cuore e San Giacomo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chiesa del Sacro Cuore e San Giacomo:

Bus

Corsica / Bixio • Lines: 35, 35/, 635 (2 min walk)
Saffi 4 / Fiodor • Lines: 13 (4 min walk)

Metro

Sarzano/Sant'Agostino • Lines: Metropolitana (11 min walk)
De Ferrari • Lines: Metropolitana (13 min walk)

Train

Genova Brignole (17 min walk)
Portello (21 min walk)