Church of San Martino

The Church of San Martino (Chiesa del Divo Martino) is a church in Romanesque style, dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours, in Portofino.

SHORT HISTORY

The church was probably built during the 12th century, around the same time the Church of San Giorgio was erected.

The structure is mentioned in a document of 1130, with the decision of Pope Innocent II to cede the property to the monks of the nearby Abbey of San Fruttuoso, and again in 1164, where the same privileges were confirmed by Pope Alexander III.

The consecration of the church took place on June 10, 1548, and on March 8, 1550, the ownership of the religious building passed to the Prince Andrea Doria and his heirs, through a papal bull of Pope Julius III.

During the 19th century, the Church of San Martino was renovated and expanded, and took its current shape.

ART

Inside, there are several pictorial and sculptural works, such as the wooden group depicting the Deposition of Christ by the Genoese sculptor Anton Maria Maragliano, the canvas of the Madonna del Rosario by an unknown painter, an Annunciation of the 18th century, and a painting depicting the Saints Rocco, Sebastiano and Pantaleo.

HOW TO GET THERE

The Church of San Martino is located on the road that makes the connection with Santa Margherita Ligure, not far from the entrance to the town. The closest bus stop is right in front of the church, on the bus Line 782.