Commenda di San Giovanni di Pré
Commenda di San Giovanni di Pré, Medieval church complex in Genoa, Italy.
The Commenda di San Giovanni di Pré features two superimposed Romanesque churches connected by a three-story building constructed with dimension stone.
Built in 1180 for the Knights Hospitallers of Saint John of Jerusalem, the complex functioned as a hospital and hostel for pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land.
The upper church contains paintings by Genoese Baroque artists Bernardo Castello, Lorenzo De Ferrari, and Lazzaro Tavarone within its Late-Romanesque interior design.
The current entrance to the upper church opens through the former apse side, while the lower church maintains specific visiting schedules for public access.
The 13th-century bell tower displays an octagonal cusp with four quadrangular spires and features a series of triple-arched windows along its structure.
Location: Genoa
Inception: 1180
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Made from material: dimension stone
Address: Piazza della Commenda
GPS coordinates: 44.41578,8.92219
Latest update: October 1, 2025 21:00
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