Barriera


Barriera is a località within the comune of Mignanego, which is a municipality of the Metropolitan City of Genoa. Although sometimes referred to as a frazioni of Mignanego, Barriera is currently not listed as one by the Metropolitan City of Genoa.

History

Around 1817, with construction of the Giovi road underway, a post station was established along with a toll being imposed after the inauguration of the road in 1822. With establishment of a surrounding hamlet, this led to Barriera first becoming known as Armirotti.

Location

Located on the western side of the Polcevera river, between frazioni Vetreria and frazioni Ponterosso off Strade Statali 35 road.

Religion

The Chiesa di San Bambino Gesù e San Giuseppe, located in Barriera, is a Church belonging to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Genoa.
Built in 1959, the Chiesa di San Bambino Gesù e San Giuseppe had its first stone blessed by the Genoese Cardinal Giuseppe Siri on October 25th, with its consecration dating back to August 13, 1960.