Chiesa di Sant'Eugenio
The Chiesa di Sant’Eugenio stands at the heart of Altare as a Catholic parish church named after Eugenio di Cartagine, with its roots linked to the medieval townscape and the surrounding Savonese pastoral area of the Diocese of Acqui. Built to replace the older parish church during the early modern period, the structure is a single-aisle rectangle with four side chapels and a generous presbytery that reflects its function as a local liturgical center. Important architectural notes include a façade that features two small bell-towers, which underwent partial remodeling in 1901, shaping the church’s profile in the town’s skyline. The building’s interior and layout were further altered by renovations in the late 19th century, notably around 1875, which adjusted its original plan. …
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