Emerging from the corner of a “caruggio” the precious jewel box of the doria family opens up. San matteo is a roman catholic church in genoa, in the region of liguria, italy The church was founded in 1125 by martino doria, as the private chapel of his family In 1278 it was totally renewed in gothic style. San matteo church genoa, former doria family chapel The chiesa di san matteo is located in the square of the same name in genoa
The church was built in 1125 It was meant to be the doria family chapel The doria also owned the other buildings facing the square. In the medieval heart of genoa, amidst its narrow alleys and streets, lies a precious treasure chest A kind of time machine that travels through the city's history The church of san matteo turns 900
Certainly one of the most beautiful churches in town, also due to the fact that the small square laying before it is one of the best preserved corners of medieval genoa Benvenuti sul sito di san matteo dove potrete scoprire tutte le informazioni utili riguardo l’attività parrocchiale, la liturgia, l’amministrazione dei sacramenti e tutti i dettagli storici, artistici e architettonici della nostra bella ed antica chiesa. The façade of the church of san matteo, also in black and white marble, built in the 500th century is perfectly preserved, while the interior was remodeled during the 1308th century. The chiesa e chiostro di san matteo is a remarkable abbey located in the vibrant city of genoa, italy This historic site dates back to the 12th century and is a quintessential representation of the rich history and architectural splendor that defines the region.
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