San Gregorio Illuminatore, Livorno

#18 among attractions in Livorno

Church, Baroque architecture

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Facts and practical information

The church of San Gregorio Illuminatore was the former church of the Armenian Catholic branch in Livorno, region of Tuscany. Destroyed after the Second World War, only the elegant Baroque facade remains, now property of the Patriarch of Cilicia, and standing between two three story buildings serving since 2008 as an intercultural center. The facade is visible on via della Madonna, not far from the Temple of the Greci Uniti and the church of the Madonna. The marble facade had statues of Charity and Faith by Andrea Vaccà, and an oval image of St Gregory the Illuminator. ()

Coordinates: 43°33'9"N, 10°18'36"E

Address

Via della Madonna, 32Livorno 57123 Italy

Contact

+39 0586 276211

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San Gregorio Illuminatore – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fortezza Vecchia, Mercato Centrale, Monument of the Four Moors, Dutch German Church.

~1910 ftW
Performing arts, Forts and castles, Night club
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~1110 ftSE
Shopping, Flea market, Market
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~1730 ftSW
Monuments and statues, Memorial
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~1580 ftSE
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~650 ftS
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~870 ftW
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~1030 ftNW
Church, Baroque architecture
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~1260 ftS
Synagogue
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~1450 ftNW
Church, Baroque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
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~1050 ftNW
Church, Baroque architecture
Santa Caterina da Siena, Livorno
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0.4 miS
Cemetery
Old English Cemetery, Livorno
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to San Gregorio Illuminatore?

Nearby attractions include Chiesa della Madonna, Livorno (1 min walk), Ponte di San Giovanni Nepomuceno, Livorno (1 min walk), Church of the Santissima Annunziata, Livorno (2 min walk), Piazza Domenico Guerrazzi, Livorno (4 min walk).

How to get to San Gregorio Illuminatore by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Gregorio Illuminatore:

Bus

Grande 1 • Lines: 10, 4, 8R, Lb, Lr (3 min walk)
Grande 4 • Lines: 10, 4, 8N, Lb, Lr (3 min walk)

Ferry

Calata Carrara (12 min walk)