Santo Stefano Basilica, Minor basilica in Lavagna, Italy.

Santo Stefano is a baroque basilica in Lavagna built from 1650 on the ruins of a Fieschi castle. Its marble-clad facade is formed by twin bell towers, the left holding the church bells and the right the town bell. A long marble stair flanked by two lions leads up; inside, three naves with paired columns open onto a crossing dome and a round apse, and the presbytery floor is set with polychrome sea pebbles.

Construction of the baroque structure began in 1650 and its bell towers were completed 7 years later. The church received its final consecration in 1703, marking an important religious milestone for the town.

The church is home to the Compagnia dei Pescatori, and its first right-hand altar, dedicated to Saints Peter and Andrew, is called the "Fishermen's Altar". A fresco on the Rosary altar vault depicts the annual procession of Lavagna's inhabitants during the feast.

Visitors can contact the basilica directly for current visiting hours and access information on weekdays. The marble staircase at the entrance is steep, so wearing comfortable shoes with good grip is recommended for your visit.

The two bell towers have separate roles: the left holds the church bells, the right the "campana dei cittadini", the citizens' bell. The facade they frame was only finished in 1936, long after the 1668 completion of the building and its 1703 consecration.