Church of San Giovanni Battista, Monterosso
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
A 13th-century Gothic church with black-and-white striped walls in the heart of Monterosso's old town, its marble rose window exquisite
The Church of San Giovanni Battista was built between 1244 and 1307 on the central square of Monterosso's old town. It is the most typical Ligurian Gothic church in the Cinque Terre. Its façade is laid in alternating white marble and dark green serpentine, creating black-and-white stripes, with a fine rose window in the centre. The bell tower beside it was originally a medieval watchtower. Opposite the church is the oratory of the Black Brothers confraternity. It is a 2-minute walk from the old town beach. Admission is free, and you can make a detour up the hill to see the Capuchin monastery and views of the bay.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Monterosso al Mare
- Fegina Beach
- Il Gigante, Monterosso
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Soviore
- Doria Castle, Vernazza
- Church of Santa Margherita d'Antiochia
- Vernazza
- Levanto