Sant'Andrea, Church building in Savona, Italy
Sant'Andrea Apostolo is a church in Savona with a single, very wide nave. Its vault and apse carry a 1741 fresco cycle showing the works of Saint Ignatius of Loyola and the Jesuits, darkened by time and candle smoke. The 18th-century high altar holds a marble statue of Saint Andrew the Apostle from 1918.
The church was founded in 1714 and represents the religious growth of Savona during the 18th century. The building has persisted through the centuries and gained official recognition as Italian national heritage.
The church was built by the Jesuits in 1714 and dedicated to Saint Ignatius; after the order was suppressed in 1773 the Lazzarist priests took over, and in 1812 it became the parish of Sant'Andrea Apostolo. The 1741 fresco cycle on the vault and apse shows the works of Ignatius of Loyola and the Jesuits, darkened by time and candle smoke.
The church is located at Piazza dei Consoli del Comune and sits in an accessible downtown area. Visitors may find that active services affect access at certain times of day.
The 1741 fresco cycle on the vault and apse depicts the works of Saint Ignatius of Loyola and the Jesuits; candle smoke has darkened the images over time. In the sacristy are 18th-century wooden furnishings, a Byzantine icon and a Madonna statue by Antonio Brilla.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 94,671 contributors worldwide.
