Scuole Pie, Genoa

Name: Scuole Pie
Address: Genoa, Italy

#63 among attractions in Genoa

Church, Baroque architecture

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The church of the Santissimo Nome di Maria e degli Angeli Custodi, commonly known as the Church of the Scuole Pie, is a church in central Genoa, located a few metres away from the Cathedral of Genoa. ()

Local name: Chiesa delle Scuole Pie Completed: 1770 (254 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 44°24'31"N, 8°55'50"E

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Centro Est (Sottoripa)Genoa Italy

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Scuole Pie – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Acquario di Genova, Palazzi dei Rolli, Palazzo San Giorgio, Palazzo Doria.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Scuole Pie?

Nearby attractions include San Pietro in Banchi, Genoa (2 min walk), Loggia della Mercanzia, Genoa (2 min walk), Genoa Cathedral, Genoa (2 min walk), Santa Maria delle Vigne, Genoa (3 min walk).

How to get to Scuole Pie by public transport?

The nearest stations to Scuole Pie:

Bus

Turati / Metro San Giorgio • Lines: 13 (3 min walk)
Porto Antico • Lines: Nvb (5 min walk)

Metro

San Giorgio • Lines: Metropolitana (3 min walk)
De Ferrari • Lines: Metropolitana (6 min walk)

Train

Portello (8 min walk)
Zecca (9 min walk)