San Bartolomeo degli Armeni, Catholic church and shrine in Castelletto district, Genoa, Italy.
The church features a central dome above the altar, remaining sections of the original apse, and one preserved chapel on the left side.
Founded in 1308 by Armenian monks seeking refuge in Genoa, the church received the Holy Face of Edessa from Byzantine Emperor through Doge Leonardo Montaldo.
The interior contains religious artworks by Giovanni Battista Paggi, Orazio de Ferrari, Giulio Benso, and other Italian masters of the period.
Located at coordinates 44°24′47.85″N 8°56′39.41″E, the church welcomes visitors interested in examining the medieval architecture and religious artifacts.
The church preserves the Holy Face of Edessa, a tempera painting depicting Jesus Christ, considered a major religious relic of medieval origin.
Location: Genoa
Inception: 14 century
GPS coordinates: 44.41329,8.94428
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:41
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