Santa Maria Maddalena, Baroque church in historic center, Genoa, Italy.
Description
Santa Maria Maddalena is a baroque church with three naves separated by double columns and crowned by a high dome at the crossing. The interior displays structural elements from different building phases that span several centuries.
History
The church began as a chapel in the 1100s situated along an ancient Roman road. The building we see today took its current form after major reconstruction work finished in 1661.
Culture
The walls hold artworks by Genoese painters and sculptors from the 1600s and 1700s. These pieces reflect the local artistic traditions and the devotion that shaped the community during those centuries.
Practical
The church opens during regular hours and sits conveniently close to the Strada Nuova street for easy access. You can move through the interior without difficulty and observe the distinct architectural layers from different periods.
Did you know?
During a 1585 overhaul, the entire building was reoriented to gain better access from the Strada Nuova. This major shift in how the church faces the city is an unusual decision in religious architecture.
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