Churches in the Province of La Spezia

Historic Churches and Religious Sites

This collection showcases the religious architecture of the La Spezia province, spanning from the coastal villages of Cinque Terre to the inland Val di Vara. Featured sites include Ligurian Gothic churches with distinctive black-and-white striped marble facades, Romanesque pievi, and Baroque oratories. Many of these structures, such as the seaside Santa Margherita di Antiochia in Vernazza and the hilltop sanctuaries, reflect the region's historical reliance on maritime trade and mountain agriculture, housing significant artworks and relics.