Chiesa di San Bartolomeo della Certosa, Conventual church in Rivarolo district, Genoa, Italy.
San Bartolomeo della Certosa is a Carthusian church with Renaissance architecture in Genoa, featuring marble decorations and several chapels. The building contains two cloisters, various artworks, and a baptistery with a 15th-century marble relief.
The church was founded in 1297 by Bartolomeo Di Negro and served as a Carthusian monastery for centuries. The Ligurian Republic suppressed it in 1798, ending its role as a monastic community.
The Doria and Spinola families shaped the church through art commissions starting in the 15th century, visible in the decorated spaces today. These works reflect the patrons' devotion and the role this place held as a center for wealthy merchant families.
Visitors can explore the baptistery, cloisters, and various chapels decorated with artworks. Plan your visit according to regular opening hours and wear appropriate clothing when entering the sacred spaces.
The church houses paintings attributed to Caravaggio and works by Giovanni Carlone depicting scenes from Saint Bartholomew's life. This rare collection makes it a destination for art lovers seeking less familiar masterpieces.
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