Santuario della Madonnetta
Santuario della Madonnetta
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About
The construction started in May 4, 1695 and it was opened to the public in August 15, 1696. The same day, with the decree of the Senate of the Republic solicited by Fr. Carlo Giacinto, the city of Genova was consecrated to Mary in a solemn ceremony in the Cathedral of St. Lawrence. To emphasize the spiritual connection of the Madonna to the city of Genoa, he placed in the apse a wooden statue of the Blessed Virgin blessing the city. In April 18 1706, Msgr. Giambattista Costa, in behalf of the Archbishop of Genoa Card. Lorenzo Fieschi, consecrated the temple dedicating it to the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ and the Mother of God, Immaculate Virgin, Assumed into heaven and Queen of the angels and saints. The Santuary is also a point of central reference for the Genoese artistic history because it was considered as a prototype of the churches of Liguria in 1700. However, the architecture distinguished himself above all for its mystical symbols that in a wonderful way translated the beauty and the presence of God. The structure of the Sanctuary is octagonal, a variation of the Baroqueellipse. Alongside the octagon there are six arcs and chapels in the corresponding doorways. The real attraction of the Madonetta is the monumental Crib-Scene of the Nativity which consists of a hundred of wooden sculptures wearing costumes of that epoch (17-18 cent), a product of Genoese anonymous artists.In 1977, after seven years of work, the crib was organized in permanent mode under the church behind the chapel of the Pietà . It covered the area of 100 sq. meter. At the left side is the court of the Magi (newsboy, soldiers, horses) leading towards the city of Jerusalem and heading towards the grotto of Nativity.
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Paolo B
Genoa, Italy247 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
I'm not talking about the sanctuary which is very beautiful and is in a splendid state of conservation. Art guides and critics do it better than me. I focus on the nativity scene which I consider to be truly excellent and very evocative, essentially set in 18th century Genoa with figures that make you see, as if they were alive, the characteristics of the inhabitants of Genoa 300 years ago: farmers, sellers of all kinds, gentlemen, etc. Perhaps more than 100 can be counted. It starts from Val Bisagno and reaches the historic centre. The last showcase is set in the East, year "0" of the modern era complete with Three Wise Men, horses, various servants, etc. Not to be missed even if you are no longer a child
Written 22 December 2023
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Gianluca Milani
Segrate, Italy68 contributions
June 2024 • Solo
Sanctuary located in Genoa between the Castelletto and Righi districts. It is possible to reach it with the Zecca Righi funicular, getting off at the Madonnetta stop located a few meters from the sanctuary. Little known because it is located in a block of the city, it is excellent for praying and meditating and inside there is a perennial nativity scene. In my opinion, a must visit!
Written 3 June 2024
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RhodMc
Hornchurch, UK51 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
A lovely church. In the basement is the best nativity scene you will ever see. Well worth the visit on the funicular.
Written 8 October 2016
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Happy Traveller
Sydney, Australia8,595 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
another beautiful church.. no matter how many you go into, you are always awestruck at the beauty and the sheer wonder about how it was made..
Written 27 December 2015
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