Abbatial church of Santa Maria della Sanità, Genoa

Name: Abbatial church of Santa Maria della Sanità
Address: Genoa, Italy

#41 among attractions in Genoa

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The abbatial church of Santa Maria della Sanità is located in Salita di Santa Maria della Sanità, in the Castelletto quarter of Genoa. Originally, it was the private chapel of villa De Mari. It was built in the 17th century by the Genoese nobleman Stefano De Mari, who bestowed it to the Descalced Carmelites of the nearby Church of Sant'Anna. It has a rare octagonal layout, a wide cupola and seven lateral chapels, which make it a jewel of the religious architecture of Genoa. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 44°24'58"N, 8°56'24"E

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Centro Est (Castelletto)Genoa Italy

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Abbatial church of Santa Maria della Sanità – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palazzi dei Rolli, Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Palazzo Doria, Edoardo Chiossone Museum of Oriental Art.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Abbatial church of Santa Maria della Sanità?

Nearby attractions include Villa Gruber De Mari, Genoa (2 min walk), Church of San Paolo, Genoa (4 min walk), Sant'Anna, Genoa (5 min walk), Torre San Bernardino, Genoa (6 min walk).

How to get to Abbatial church of Santa Maria della Sanità by public transport?

The nearest stations to Abbatial church of Santa Maria della Sanità:

Bus

Acquarone 3 / Cabrini • Lines: 374 (4 min walk)
Chiodo 3 / Bachernia • Lines: 375 (4 min walk)

Train

Magenta (5 min walk)
Portello (10 min walk)

Metro

De Ferrari • Lines: Metropolitana (18 min walk)
Darsena • Lines: Metropolitana (18 min walk)