Portovenere

Portovenere

Since 1997, Portovenere has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Parts of its municipality are also three islands: Palmaria, Tino, and Tinetto.

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There are many things to see in Portovenere. One is the Church of Saint Lawrence, built in the 12th century in Romanesque style.

Church of Saint Lawrence Interior of Saint Lawrence

Another important building is the Church of Saint Peter, built between the 5th and 13th century in Italian Gothic style. Suggestive is its location on a high rocky promontory and its arches opened onto the sea.

Church of Saint Peter Interior of Saint Peter A view from the Chuch Lodge of Saint Peter