Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montenero
Santuario di Nostra Signora di Montenero
An old Marian sanctuary about 340 metres up behind Riomaggiore, where a one-hour hike to the top rewards you with views over the whole Cinque Terre coastline
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montenero sits on a hilltop about 340 metres above Riomaggiore. Founded in the 14th century, most of the current buildings date from an 18th-century rebuild, and it is the patron sanctuary of Riomaggiore's residents. The viewing terrace in front of the church overlooks the Cinque Terre coast, and on clear days you can see Portovenere, Palmaria Island and, across the bay, the Apuan Alps of Tuscany. From the village, it is about a one-hour climb up stone steps along trail 593V, or you can take a park shuttle bus to a nearby point and walk from there. The trail is free, but you need hiking boots.
Opening hours
Church hours vary; platform open all day
Nearby sights
- Riomaggiore
- Via dell'Amore
- Manarola Nativity Scene
- Church of San Lorenzo, Manarola
- Manarola
- Volastra
- Sentiero Azzurro (Blue Trail)
- Corniglia