Church of Saint Andrew, now belonging to the Waldensian churchOriginally dedicated to Saint Andrew by the Scottish Presbyterian community living in Livorno in the 19th century, the church now belongs to the Italian Waldensian church (Valdese in Italian), a Methodist related Protestant church. The building dates from the mid-19th century and was only allowed by the Italian Catholic church on the condition that it did not look like a church - hence its rather unusual appearance. It was designed by the Scottish architect, Rumball, and reflects the neo-Gothic taste that was fashionable at the time in Scotland.

Neo-Classical façade of the Anglican Church of St GeorgeThe Church of Saint George was built in the mid-19th century for the Anglican community living in Livorno at that time. It was designed by  local architect Angiolo Della Valle in the neo-Classical style. Today it belongs to the Misericordia of Livorno and is mainly used for funerals.

Church of San FerdinandoJust across from Piazza Luogo Pio (now a large car park) in Piazza Anita Garibaldi is San Ferdinando, built for the Trinity Fathers who came to Livorno from France in 1653. The building was consacrated in 1717. The church displays a number of different architectural styles and contains some fine marble sculptures by Giovanni Baratta (1670-1747) (liberated slaves). It is sometimes used as a venue for concerts of classical music and choirs.
Piazza Anita Garibaldi 1, tel. +(39) 0586 888541
Mass: weekdays 5.30pm (winter) 6pm (summer); Saturdays and days before holidays 6pm; Sundays 9.30am and 11am.

Façade of the old Armenian ChurchVia della Madonna. The Armenian community was already quite numerous in the early 17th century and became well-integrated with the local community. The facade of their church is the most tangible remaining testimony of their presence in the city, while the actual church is no longer in use.

Church of San JacopoThe Church of San Jacopo in Acquaviva stands exposed to the wind and the sea, next to the entrance to the Naval Academy. The church we see today dates from the 19th century but its origins go back to the 12th century.

The church's location right next to the sea meant that it used to be a stopping place for pilgrims on their way to Santiago di Compostela. In its long history it has hosted two popes, and for a while in the 16th century it was given to the Greek United church while the community awaited their own church in Via della Madonna.

Church of Sant'Andrea ApostoloThe Church of Sant'Andrea Apostolo stands opposite the Piazza del Cisternone, opposite the huge neo-Doric facade of the Cisternone, the old water cistern which used to supply the city's water.

The church was built in 1837 by order of Leopoldo II, at the time when the nearby seminary was constructed. An earlier and smaller church dedicated to Sant'Andrea had been built near here, on the edge of a cemetery, in the early 19th century following an epidemic of yellow fever in Livorno.

Church of Santa CaterinaDedicated to Saint Catherine, but also know as the church of the Domenicani after the Domenican friars who founded it, this uncompleted church stands in Piazza dei Domenicani in the Venezia district of Livorno. It was founded in 1720 and inaugurated in 1755. It was designed by Giovanni del Fantasia who had to abandon the work in order to supervise the building of the Chapel dedicated to the Madonna in the Sanctuary of Montenero. Its octagonal design is unusual, and the recently-restored interior with its seven large chapels is well worth a look. 

Facade of the Church of Santa GiuliaClose to the Duomo (on the left when facing the cathedral), this small church is dedicated to the patron saint of Livorno (feast day 22 May).

It was built in 1606 after the land was ceded to the Livornese by Ferdinando I. Three years later a small cemetery and an oratory were built at the rear of the church, of which only the oratory now remains. This is known as the Cappella di San Ranieri (St Ranier’s chapel).

Much of the church’s original decoration was lost in the war, but the ceiling was rebuilt in the original style. The church contains a number of the Saint’s relics, donated to Ferdinand’s wife by the bishop of Brescia in 1606. Under the floor are buried nine Knights of the Order of Saint Stephen. The beautiful altar piece depicting Saint Giulia is attributed to Giotto’s school.

Church of Santa Maria del Soccorso in Piazza della Vittoria, Livorno: the biggest church in LivornoThe huge church of Santa Maria del Soccorso was designed by Gaetano Gherardi following an outbreak of cholera in Livorno in 1835 during which more than a thousand Livornese inhabitants lost their lives.

Church of Luogo PioThe square which provides the setting for this early-18th century church - Piazza Luogo Pio - takes its name from the charitable institutions for abandoned children that used to stand here.

Designed by Giovanni del Fantasia, who was also buried here, the church was partly damaged during the Second World War and has recently been restored, although it is no longer used as a place of worship. It is occasionally used as a setting for exhibitions, especially during the Effetto Venezia festival in the summer.