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Santo Stefano (Genoa)
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Santo Stefano is a church in Genoa, northern Italy. Located on a hill overlooking the central Via XX Settembre, it is one of the most outstanding examples of Romanesque architecture in the city.
Quick Facts Church of Saint Stephen (Chiesa di Santo Stefano), Religion ...
Church of Saint Stephen (Chiesa di Santo Stefano) | |
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![]() The façade of the church. | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Province | Genoa |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | National monument |
Year consecrated | 972 |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | Genoa, Italy |
Geographic coordinates | 44.406°N 8.939°E / 44.406; 8.939 |
Architecture | |
Type | Church |
Style | Romanesque |
Groundbreaking | 10c |
Completed | 17c |
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The church had been closed for much of the 20th century, until the restoration of the year 1946-1955, when it was reconsecrated.