Monterosso al Mare Travel Guide

 basstbn Says:  In the Dark Ages, a castle or fortress sat on this spot high above the village, serving as a shelter away from the attacks of roving Saracen pirates. Some remnants of the fortifications remain, as well as the bell tower in town and the Aurora Tower along the pathway to the... 

 basstbn Says:  Construction of the Romanesque-style Chiesa di San Giovanni Batisto began in 1282 and finished in 1307. Its Carrara marble exterior appears to be black and white horizontal stripes, but in fact the "black" stones are an aged green. While St. John the Baptist is far from... 

 basstbn Says:  Just as many US towns and cities honor George Washington with a statue, Italians salute their own revolutionary hero Giuseppi Garibaldi. Monterosso's Piazza Garibaldi is not large, but most inviting and restful, with a playground for the kiddies and plenty of shaded benches... 

 basstbn Says:  Narrow and winding streets, colorfully-painted buildings, unique shops, people at work and play - similar to most Italian towns. Somehow, though, it just never gets old. I could wander about places like this forever.Some of Vecchio Monterosso's highlights are the Church of... 

 basstbn Says:  We were ready for a breather after making the uphill trek to the Capuchin monastery. Stepping inside the monastery's 1619 chapel, we found that. A stark contrast to the overwhelming cathedrals to which we had already become accustomed, St Francis Chapel was an oasis of peace... 

 basstbn Says:  A fascinating must see in Monterosso, an eye into a cultural tradition different than any to which I am accustomed --The oratory could best be described, I believe, as a chapel belonging to a fraternal organization dating to the Counter-Reformation. This society's mission... 

 sue_stone Says:  The main beach in the Cinque Terre region is located in Monterosso - and it is a popular draw card for the town in the warmer months.Although it is a grey pebbly beach, it is a very popular place for some sun worshipping - though bring your deck chair! 

 1 Review and 164 Opinions  Hotel Marina is a great choice in Monterosso for the following 3 reasons: 1.) Location: it is... 

 toonsarah Says:  Looking for a light lunch in the streets of Monterosso Vechio, we came upon this small café (there is also a larger “Ristorante Ciak” in a square near the gate to the old town). We managed to grab the last outside table and perused the menu. I wanted only a snack, so chose... 

 sue_stone Says:  The best way to get around Monterosso and the Cinque Terre is by foot.Walking along the cliffs between villages is a fantastic experience and the views are spectacular.You don't need proper hiking shoes, but sturdy foot wear is a must. Leave the stilettos at home!!We saw... 

 sue_stone Says:  To travel to Monterosso, and between the five villages of the Cinque Terre you can catch the train that runs between La Spezia and Genoa.Besides hiking, it is the easiest and quickest way to travel from village to village, but not very scenic - most of the time you are in... 

 toonsarah Says:  This lovely shop was my favourite in Monterosso, and having visited it on our first day when simply browsing, we made a return trip to the village on our last with the express purpose of buying a souvenir here. The shop sells a range of different things – jewellery,... 

 sue_stone Says:  The Lemon Festival is an annual event held on the Saturday preceding Ascension Sunday, at the end of May.It is celebrated with a contest for the biggest local lemon. There is also a contest of shop windows decorated with lemons, as well as live music throughout the day.There...