Churches in Carloforte
Carloforte, San Pietro
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Churches in Carloforte is a guided walking tour of the historic Catholic churches on San Pietro Island, based in the town of Carloforte. The tour covers the 18th-century parish church of San Carlo Borromeo and the smaller Chiesa della Madonna delle Grazie, both built by Genoese settlers. Visitors learn how each church's layout, altars, and relics reflect the island's unique coral-fishing and Ligurian heritage.
What to expect
- 90-minute walking tour covering two churches: San Carlo Borromeo and Madonna delle Grazie
- Entry to both churches included, with access to the main altars, side chapels, and 18th-century wooden crucifixes
- Guide explains the Genoese baroque architecture and the role of each church in Carloforte's annual feast days
- Suitable for history-minded adults and families with children aged 10 and over, as the tour involves standing and stairs
- Tour departs from the Piazza Repubblica fountain at 10:00 and 16:00, with a maximum group size of 15 people
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