San Giorgio, Portofino

San Giorgio is a Roman Catholic church located in Portofino, Italy.

San Giorgio
Chiesa di San Giorgio (Italian)
San Giorgio, Portofino in 2012
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44°18′05.24″N 9°12′41.63″E / 44.3014556°N 9.2115639°E / 44.3014556; 9.2115639
CountryItaly
DenominationRoman Catholic
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Administration
ArchdioceseDiocese of Chiavari

History

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The first construction of the church, dedicated to Saint George, dates back to 1154. In 1691 it was modified and the access road was widened. In 1760 the church was renovated and expanded again.[1] It was destroyed during World War II and rebuilt after the conflict.[2]

Description

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The church is located on a cliff overlooking the sea in the village of Portofino, in the Metropolitan City of Genoa.

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References

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  1. ^ "St. George's Church Chiesa di San Giorgio". Museums of the World. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  2. ^ "Chiesa di San Giorgio". Fuori Genova | Genova Città Metropolitana (in Italian). Retrieved 2023-08-31.
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