Interior of the Church of the Annunciation in Genoa, Italy

The Church of the Annunciation, known as the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata del Vastato in Italian, is a Catholic Cathedral located in Genoa, Liguria, Italy. 

The church was first begun in 1520 by the Franciscan monks on a site where the small church, Santa Maria del Prato, previously stood. Work on the church was stopped in 1537, then in 1591 the construction was continued.

The Cathedral employed the major baroque artists in Genoa in the early 17th century for its amazing decoration, with Andrea Ansaldo in charge of completing the works.


The Neoclassicist facade of the church dates to the early to mid 18th century and was designed by Carlo Barabino. 


During World War II the church was damaged during bombings by the Allied forces, and the restoration of the church continues to this day.

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Vintage photomechanical print of the interior of the Church of the Annunciation in Genoa, Liguria, Italy, which was taken at the end of the 19th century. Photograph courtesy of LOC (LC-DIG-ppmsc-06516). Visit OldeWorldGifts to see the full range of products featuring this incredible vintage photochrom.