Santa Maria delle Vigne

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Santa Maria delle Vigne, Minor basilica and parish church in central Genoa, Italy.

The three-nave basilica features an octagonal dome, Latin cross layout, and a neoclassical facade with Corinthian columns and triangular pediment.

The church originated from a Marian chapel established in the 6th century, with documentation first appearing in the Registrum Curiae in 1083.

The interior contains multiple chapels and altars dedicated to Genoese families, with artistic works dating from the 16th to 19th centuries.

The basilica celebrates its main feast on November 21st, marking the Presentation of Mary in the Temple.

The church serves as the final resting place of Italian composer Alessandro Stradella, who met his death by assassination in Genoa in 1682.

Location: Genoa

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture, Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 44.40955,8.93150

Latest update: May 13, 2025 00:10

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