Sistine chapel, Chapel in Savona, Italy
The Sistine Chapel of Savona features ornate Rococo architectural elements with detailed decorative patterns covering its walls and ceiling interior.
Pope Sixtus IV commissioned this chapel in 1481 as a memorial structure to honor his parents, Lorenzo Della Rovere and Luchina Monleone.
This religious monument represents the connection between Savona and the papacy through its architectural design and ceremonial functions.
Visitors can access the chapel one day per week, with annual attendance reaching 30,546 people in 2019 before declining to 3,116 in 2020.
The chapel maintains complete wheelchair accessibility while preserving its 15th-century architectural features and religious significance.
Location: Savona
Inception: 1481
Architectural style: Rococo
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: Complesso Monumentale della Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta e Cappella Sistina
Address: Piazza del Duomo, Savona (SV) 17100
Website: https://chiesasavona.it/cattedrale
GPS coordinates: 44.30787,8.48258
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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