Good to know
- Tickets
- The cathedral is free. The Treasury Museum charges entry; check the official site for current prices.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes, or about 1 hour with the Treasury Museum.
- Best time
- Morning or late afternoon. It usually closes for a midday break, and the Treasury Museum is closed on Tuesdays.
- Getting there
- In the old town, about 5 minutes on foot from Piazza De Ferrari or 10 minutes from the Porto Antico.
Itineraries with Genoa Cathedral
Genoa Cathedral is on day 1
Day 1 of Genoa, Cinque Terre and Pisa in 5 Days
Genoa's old town
How Genoa Cathedral fits into a day.- 9:30Genoa Old TownGenoa
- 11:00Genoa CathedralGenoa
- 12:30Via GaribaldiGenoa
- 15:30Porto AnticoGenoa
- 16:30Aquarium of GenoaGenoa
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Genoa Cathedral questions
Is Genoa Cathedral free to enter?
Yes. Only the Treasury Museum has a ticket.
Is there really a bomb in Genoa Cathedral?
Yes. A British naval shell hit the cathedral in 1941 but did not explode, and it is displayed in the right aisle.
Is there a dress code for Genoa Cathedral?
It is a working church, so cover shoulders and knees and keep quiet during services.
