Art, excellence and surprises in the itineraries of faith in Liguria
Timeless paths, among monasteries, sanctuaries, oases of peace in which to find a contact with spirituality. There is no need to go far. We are in Liguria, along the Vie del Sacro.
Liguria: stage of stays linked to the faith and to the discovery of the excellence of the territory
Liguria, along the Vie del Sacro. Routes scattered with places of worship, in the past a destination for pilgrimages. Today a stop on stays linked both to faith and to the discovery of the excellence of the territory.
Set in the Portofino Natural Park, in Camogli, in the province of Genoa, stands the Abbey of San Fruttuoso. Immersed in nature, the church faces a very popular beach in summer.
A magical place whose attraction is the bronze statue of Christ of the Abyss. Some couples organize a dive and get married in front of it.
Liguria: Marian sanctuaries predominate
Remaining in the surroundings of the superb, there are the Basilica dei Fieschi in Cogorno, diocese of Chiavari and the sanctuary of our Lady of the Guard in Ceranesi. The most important among the Ligurian Marian ones.
The path that joins these sacred places to the ancient villages offers the embarrassment of choice. You can concentrate on one area at a time, starting for example from Imperia.
Take the path that goes from Leopardi's Via Crucis to the Sanctuary of Monte Calvario, to continue on that of the Madonna della Rovere in San Bartolomeo al Mare. Then there are the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Good Counsel and that of the Madonna della Costa.
Then head towards Bussana, with the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. And Taggia where the Dominican Convent is located.
After the visit to Nostra Signora di Lampedusa, in Castellaro, you will arrive at Pieve di Teco with the Sanctuary of the Madonna dei Fanghi. To you variations on the theme, with the certainty that, wherever you go, Liguria will not disappoint you.
Spirituality in Montenero
Renowned for its suggestive coast and crystal clear sea, the Cinque Terre Park (La Spezia) hosts sanctuaries that form an itinerary of faith. Once traveled on steep mule tracks, today it is all to be discovered on foot, by bike or on horseback. It includes the sanctuaries of Montenero di Nostra Signora della Salute, of San Bernardino, of the Madonna of Reggio and of the Madonna of Soviore.
A spiritual journey accompanied by magnificent views and tasty food and wine stops.
The oil of the Riviera is DOP
There is no city or village in Liguria where you don't eat well. The famous pesto or soft focaccias cannot be separated from an ingredient that is one of the symbols of the Region. Extra virgin olive oil. It is a Protected Designation of Origin oil. Whether it is from the Riviera dei Fiori, the Riviera del Ponente Savona and the Riviera di Levante, it will not disappoint you.
Take advantage of your stay in Liguria to bring back jars of pesto and bottles, a reminder of local flavors.
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