The Cathedral was the first church I visited on my trip to Genoa, and probably the best. It is a couple of very famous paintings inside, and there is a wonderful sense of tranquility when you enter. I found it to be a sublime experience. More

I do not want to give architctural suggestions or information just to say that it is a church you have to visit if you are vising genoa both for business or funny. it is open until late afternoon and the entrance is free. More

I loved this magnificent cathedral, so unusually decorated (on the outside, it is striped, with gray and white stripes all over the building, and absolutely amazing interior baroque design. More

Distinctive cathedral with its black and white stripes--architecturally more important than for its internal artwork. More

Beautiful church which houses the remains of one of the most important Gnostic figures in history, John the Baptist. A Mass was underway when we visited so couldnt get a full look at the church, but what we saw was exquisite. Of course there is your staple annoying gypsy with a cup begging for money while checking their emails on... More

But opens after 4 PM in Autumn. Also see the 15 inch British battleship cannon shell in the cathedral which did not explode. Words are not enough to describe the magnificence of the altar. A must visit and see More

Lovely art, interesting chapels and good museum (for a catholic) More

It was hard to figure out opening times. We ahd given up, but noticed it opened one evening, so we dropped in. More

The cathedral itself is beautiful - the interior is richly decorated and painted and the alternating black and white marblesin both the exterior and interior walls are eye-catching. The museum is a must see. Objects of both great beauty and historical interest - an amazing range of "possible" treasures - eg the Holy Grail and the platter on which John... More