Museo di Sant'Agostino

Museo di Sant\'Agostino
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Medieval sculptures and paintings from the region of Liguria grace the halls of an ecclesiastical complex containing Genoa’s last remaining Gothic church.

Part of a 13th-century convent compound, the Museo di Sant’Agostino is an art gallery with a focus on Genoese sculpture from the 10th through 18th centuries. It also traces the development of ecclesiastical architecture in the region. Admire the detached frescoes and religious relics that tell their own stories.

Marvel at the architecture of the convent complex’s church, which is the only one in the city to have retained its Gothic design. Enter the museum and wander through the vast halls of the former monastery. Among the acclaimed artists whose works are exhibited here are Luca Cambiaso and Giovanni Pisano.

Study the fine examples of Ligurian sculpture that date from the Middle Ages to modern day. The museum also displays a range of international pieces from France, Tuscany and Rome. See the wooden works in the Painting Section from between the 13th and 16th centuries. Ceramics, period furniture and stone creations complete the collection.

The museum was damaged in World War II after initially opening just a few years earlier in 1939. Take a tour of the complex and gaze up at the tiered black-and-white façade of the main church. Stroll along the open arcade that overlooks a charming garden. Rising above its elegant courtyard is the spire of the bell tower, with its colorful tiles.

Purchase tickets to enter the museum and get free entrance for young children. It opens Tuesday to Sunday from morning until late afternoon. Consider a combination deal that includes entrance to several nearby attractions.

The Museo di Sant’Agostino is in the southwestern corner of Genoa’s historic center. Ride the metro to the namesake station beside the museum or take a bus to one of the surrounding stops. Wander through the old quarter for other gems such as the San Donato Church, the Embriaci Tower and Casa del Boia (the Executioner’s House).

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