Church, mosque or temple · Italy · Liguria
Genoa Cathedral
A striped black and white cathedral in the old town.
Free to enter about 30 min
For storytellers
Why Genoa Cathedral matters
San Lorenzo cathedral has a striped marble facade and carved lions on the steps. Inside it houses a relic said to be of John the Baptist. A shell from a bomb that failed to explode is displayed inside.
Talking points
- Lions guard the steps.
- A dud wartime shell is on display.
- Right in the old town.
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