Italy · Religious & Spiritual

1-Day Saint Catherine of Genoa Tour through Art and Literature

1 Day Round trip from Genoa Easy pace

A painting of Saint Catherine Fieschi Adorno

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Follow the footsteps of St. Catherine of Genoa through the city
02 Visit significant churches and palaces connected to her life
03 Explore the spiritual roots of sixteenth-century Genoa
04 Hear readings from the beautiful pages left by Catherine Fieschi

Discover the art and literature connected to St. Catherine of Genoa on this full-day tour through the city. Learn why this extraordinary Genoese saint was admired for her work among the sick and the poor, and how her life is remembered through writings about her actions and mystical experiences. Visit the places linked to her story while gaining a deeper understanding of her life and spiritual legacy in Genoa.

Step back into the sixteenth century in search of the spiritual roots of the city, between corruption and the Catholic reform, accompanied by readings from some of the most beautiful pages that Catherine Fieschi left behind.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Genoa

Languages French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

In the Footsteps of Saint Catherine in Genoa

Take a guided tour of art and literature in the footsteps of St. Catherine of Genoa, an extraordinary woman and saint of Genoa.
On this journey to discover her life, see the places that formed the backdrop to her story, including palaces and magnificent churches that still preserve her memory and secrets.
Step back into the sixteenth century in search of the spiritual roots of the city, between corruption and the Catholic reform, accompanied by readings from some of the most beautiful pages that Catherine Fieschi left behind.

Tour ends.