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Divo Martino, Portofino

Coordinates: 44°18′13.82″N 9°12′33.9″E / 44.3038389°N 9.209417°E / 44.3038389; 9.209417
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Divo Martino
Chiesa del Divo Martino (Italian)
Divo Martino, Portofino in 2008
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44°18′13.82″N 9°12′33.9″E / 44.3038389°N 9.209417°E / 44.3038389; 9.209417
CountryItaly
DenominationRoman Catholic
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Administration
ArchdioceseDiocese of Chiavari

Divo Martino is a Roman Catholic church located in Portofino, Italy.

History

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The first construction of the church, dedicated to Martin of Tours, dates back to 986, when it replaced an early chapel located near the quay. Originally, the church featured a Lombard Romanesque style, similar to the neighbouring San Giorgio in Portofino. Over the course of its history, the building underwent numerous modifications that altered its appearance; its current look is the result of works carried out at the end of the 19th century.[1]

Description

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The church features a three-nave plan. The façade incorporates a rose window.[1]

Inside, there are several paintings and sculptures, including a wooden sculpture depicting the Deposition of Christ by the Genoese sculptor Anton Maria Maragliano.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Chiesa Divo Martino". Comune di Portofino (in Italian). Retrieved 2023-08-26.
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