The Cathedral of Genoa is a must-visit, primarily to admire its main façade, built in the early 13th-century Gothic style. The façade combines white and black marble, adorned with arches, a rose window, and stunning sculptures.

Inside the cathedral, notable highlights include:

The Treasury Museum (Museo del Tesoro), which houses the Sacro Catino (Holy Basin), believed to be the true Holy Grail, brought to Genoa after the conquest of Caesarea in 1101 and reportedly used during the Last Supper.

The Piatto di San Giovanni (Saint John’s Plate), dating to the 1st century, traditionally believed to have been used to present the head of John the Baptist to Herod.

The cathedral is both an architectural masterpiece and a repository of sacred relics, offering visitors a deep connection to Genoa’s religious and artistic heritage.