Experts' Choice Award San Pietro in Banchi
What the experts agree on
This 13th-century Gothic church wows visitors with its octagonal glass dome flooding the interior with light, revealing stunning Renaissance art. Built atop an ancient pagan shrine, it's a distinctive Genoa landmark visible from the sea.
“finished for the last time in 1585, the beautiful interior ceiling, flooded with natural sunlight from the octagonal glass dome, showcases some of the loveliest art of that period.”
– Afar Magazine
Fodor's "This 13th-century Gothic church is built on the site of an ancient pagan shrine...it is a landmark recognizable from far out at sea. There's a spectacular view of the Cinque Terre coastline." Full review
