Santissima Annunziata del Vastato
Basilica della Santissima Annunziata del Vastato
A Baroque great church near the Royal Palace, with the ceilings of its three naves entirely covered in gilded carvings and frescoes.
The Santissima Annunziata del Vastato stands at the eastern end of Via Balbi, behind a neoclassical colonnaded facade. It is Genoa's most lavishly decorated church. The domes, vaults and columns of its three-aisled interior are covered with 17th-century Genoese frescoes and gilded carvings, earning it the nickname the 'golden casket' of Genoese Baroque. Entry is free, and a visit takes 20 to 30 minutes. Combine it with the Royal Palace and Via Garibaldi for a walking route.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:30–12:00, 15:30–19:00
Nearby sights
- Caruggi & Via del Campo
- Palazzo Reale
- Strade Nuove & Palazzi dei Rolli
- Aquarium of Genoa
- Musei di Strada Nuova
- Spianata Castelletto
- Porto Antico
- Galata Museo del Mare