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Alessandro F

Milan, Italy32,549 contributions

Medieval origins

May 2024 • Solo

The Church of San Giovanni Battista is one of the oldest places of worship in the Genoese city of Chiavari, which falls within the territory of the Roman Catholic diocese of the same name.
The church was built as a Romanesque building in 1181, at the instigation of the archpriest of Lavagna Bardo Fieschi, and was then enlarged and restored for the first time in 1462, and subsequently rebuilt, between 1624 and 1631, according to the project approved by Andrea Vannone and Bartolomeo Rossi. The current building, however, has undergone further modifications, such as those that affected the facade (1935) and the bell tower, which dates back to 1557.
Found closed

Written August 17, 2024

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Valentina James

London, UK32 contributions

My special church

Oct 2019 • Couples

San Giovanni is a typical church if it’s period and is the main parish in Chiavari.during the years it has had as Parish priest Saint Antonio Maria Gianelli known to have saved Chiavari from the plague. He carried the famous Black Cross to the main square and swollows appeared in the sky meaning the plague had left. Today you can admire the Cross in the side alter.

Written October 22, 2019

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Larry A

Jackson, CA531 contributions

The unknown cathedral of Chiavari

May 2018 • Friends

While researching ancient churches in Chiavari, I noticed this one close to the Cathedral Dell'Orto and glad I took the time to wander over to it.

It's maybe a 5-10 minute walk to this cathedral and is hidden among the narrow streets of the old town of Chiavari. However, one will be rewarded by the beautiful artwork, every bit as good, yet different than that of the other cathedral.

Well worth the walk to see!

Written June 20, 2018

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fssutton1

Charleston, SC889 contributions

Beautiful

Apr 2018 • Couples

The outside might not appear to be that impressive however, just open the door. The interior is amazing. Visit the nearby Cathedral also.

Written April 25, 2018

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David C

London, UK372 contributions

Peace and Beauty

Jun 2016 • Friends

The interior is beautiful and one of the more ornate churches we visited. Well worth a visit also as part of a walk round the impressive Chiavari town centre.

Written June 23, 2016

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