Experts' Choice Award Chiesa del Gesu e dei Santi Ambrogio e Andrea
What the experts agree on
This hidden Baroque jewel, rebuilt by Jesuits around 1600, rivals nearby San Lorenzo with its ornate interior despite being tucked away in Genoa's historic center. A stunning but often-overlooked architectural treasure.
“This former church dedicated to St Ambrose, entirely rebuilt by the Jesuits at the turn of the 16C and 17C, is a Baroque gem.”
– Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet "Half-hidden behind the Cattedrale di San Lorenzo but emulating it in its ecclesial brilliance, this former Jesuit church dating from 1597 has an intricate and lavish interior." Full review
Afar Magazine "Just a few meters from the massive cathedral of San Lorenzo, Chiesa del Gesu is one of the oldest churches is Genoa, originally dating back to the 6th century." Full review
