This is the oldest church in Albenga, mentioned as early as 1162 and dedicated to the Madonna Assunta. Its name— in Fontibus —derives from some springs considered miraculous that once flowed beneath the altar.
It is located next to the Cathedral, and in the past the two churches formed a single monumental complex, perhaps a true "double cathedral." Over the centuries, it has undergone many transformations: the medieval church was demolished and rebuilt between 1612 and 1625 with Renaissance lines and richly decorated with gilded stucco.
Inside there are works of great value: the majestic high altar with the marble statue of the Assumption, a 17th-century wooden crucifix, and the altarpiece by Orazio De Ferrari depicting the Madonna and Child together with Saints Cosmas and Damian.
The bell tower also houses a special detail: an ancient Roman funerary cippus from the 2nd century AD, a testament to the continuity of life and faith in this city.
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