Santuario di San Francesco da Paola, Genoa

Name: Santuario di San Francesco da Paola
Address: Salita S. Francesco da Paola, 44, Genoa, 16126, Italy
Telephone: +39 010 261228

#107 among attractions in Genoa

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Santuario di San Francesco da Paola, Genoa

Facts and practical information

Sanctuary of San Francesco da Paola - a Roman Catholic church in Genoa in the San Teodoro district. It is located in the San Rocco Sopra Principe parish.

He is called by Saint. Francis from Paol, the patron of the sea people. In 1930, raised to the dignity of a minor basilica.

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 44°25'6"N, 8°54'47"E

Address

Salita S. Francesco da Paola, 44Centro Ovest (Doria)Genoa 16126 Italy

Contact

+39 010 261228

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Day trips

Santuario di San Francesco da Paola – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Acquario di Genova, Galata Museo del Mare, Museo di Palazzo Reale, Neptune.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Santuario di San Francesco da Paola?

Nearby attractions include Madonna della Misericordia, Genoa (3 min walk), Villa Rosazza, Genoa (6 min walk), Commenda di San Giovanni di Pré, Genoa (12 min walk), Museo delle culture del mondo, Genoa (15 min walk).

How to get to Santuario di San Francesco da Paola by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santuario di San Francesco da Paola:

Bus

Asilo Garbarino / Capolinea • Lines: 340 (2 min walk)
Ceppi 2 • Lines: I10 (3 min walk)

Train

Salita San Rocco (6 min walk)
Genova Piazza Principe sotterranea (9 min walk)

Metro

Dinegro • Lines: Metropolitana (8 min walk)
Principe • Lines: Metropolitana (9 min walk)