Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista, Livorno

The Church of St. John the Baptist is one of the oldest churches in Livorno; its origins date back to the mid-13th century when the Augustinian fathers moved here and founded a small chapel to assist the parish priests of Santa Maria Church. The church is quite bare inside and has a strict-looking exterior. The main facade is decorated only with a marble portal surmounted by a circular opening covered by a rectangular window. Inside there are four altars decorated by beautiful old paintings.

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Sight Name: Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
Sight Location: Livorno, Italy (See walking tours in Livorno)
Sight Type: Religious

Walking Tours in Livorno, Italy

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When the weather permits and you fancy a walk, whilst in Livorno, taking a stroll along the local seafront is a good idea. The curvy walkway, running along the coast, south of the city, is dotted with numerous points of interest. The first of them, marking the outset of the long stretch of intriguing sights further ahead, is the former Orlando shipyard.

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles

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In the early 19th century, Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first person born in the United States to be canonized a saint, had a spiritual epiphany while visiting Livorno. The city has had similar effects on visitors and immigrants. Under Medici rule, people of every ethnicity and calling would come to Livorno to find prosperity and tolerance.

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles