Santi Gerolamo e Francesco Saverio, Former church and Italian national heritage in Genoa, Italy.
Description
Santi Gerolamo e Francesco Saverio is a former church in Genoa built in baroque style, featuring ornamental details that decorate both its exterior and interior throughout. The building displays the characteristic vocabulary of baroque architecture with decorative elements that shape the space and surfaces.
History
Construction started in 1650 under architect Pietro Antonio Corradi and the building was officially opened in 1658. These two dates mark the establishment of this religious site during a period of active church building in Genoa.
Culture
The church is named after two revered saints whose devotion was central to Genoa's religious life in the 1600s. The names themselves reveal how important these spiritual figures were to the community of that era.
Practical
The building sits in the center of Genoa and is easy to reach from other historical monuments in the city. Its central location makes it simple to visit the site along with other attractions in the area.
Did you know?
The building later became connected to the University of Genoa, shifting its role from a place of worship to an academic institution. This transition shows how historical structures in the city took on new purposes.
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