Tours and Tickets to Experience Genoa Cathedral (Cattedrale di San Lorenzo)

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Genoa Cathedral (Cattedrale di San Lorenzo) is free to enter. However, expect to pay €5 to climb to the dome for panoramic views over the Old City, and €5 for a standard-priced ticket to the Treasure Museum (Museo del Tesoro), housed in the crypt. The treasury is included on 24- and 48-hour Genova Museum Passes.

Yes, visiting Genoa Cathedral is definitely worth it, especially if you add on a visit to the Treasure Museum (Museo del Tesoro). The highlight is the Sacro Catino, a relic believed to be the Holy Grail, the dish used by Jesus during the Last Supper. The cathedral also contains millennium-old sculptures and frescoes.

Both the cathedral and the Treasure Museum (Museo del Tesoro) are open Monday through Saturday during regular business hours. However, they are closed from 12pm to 3pm. On Sundays, religious services take place and the cathedral is restricted to worshippers. Hours may change during the summer season, so it’s best to confirm in advance.

Yes, you need to wear modest attire to attend the cathedral, which is a Roman Catholic site of worship. That means no tight or revealing clothing, tank tops, sleeveless dresses, shorts, or short skirts in summer. Bring a wrap or jacket. Cover-ups can sometimes be borrowed at the door.

Yes, you can take photos inside Genoa Cathedral, as long as it’s for your own personal use. Flash photography is generally forbidden, especially when photographing a fragile piece of artwork, such as the cathedral’s Byzantine frescoes. Always ask for permission before taking a picture of a worshipper or anyone else.