St. Lawrence Cathedral in Genoa

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

The St. Lawrence Cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Genoa. It's dedicated to one of the city's patron saints and is the main place of worship in Genoa. The cathedral was built in Romanesque-Renaissance style and has a beautiful black and white striped façade.

Inside the Cathedral is the Cappella di San Giovanni Battista and the Museo del Tesoro. These house relics and a urn that is said to hold the ashes of John the Baptist.

View location in Genoa, Italy.

By: Jurgen Huibers

Jurgen Huibers

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