Santa Margherita Ligure

Religious sites in Santa Margherita Ligure

Historic Religious Sites

Santa Margherita Ligure’s religious landscape features a diverse collection of Baroque basilicas, secluded hillside chapels, and historic abbeys. Key highlights include the 14th-century Cervara Abbey on the coastal road and the ornate Basilica of Santa Margherita. These sites preserve significant artworks, such as the 1499 Flemish triptych in San Lorenzo della Costa and maritime ex-votos in Saint Erasmus, reflecting the town's deep-rooted spiritual history and its strong connection to the sea.

Historic Religious Sites — Map

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A

Santuario di Nostra Signora della Rosa

17th-century Baroque basilica featuring gilded decorations, marble altars, and a 16th-century statue of the Virgin of the Rose.

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B

Cervara Abbey

Cervara Abbey is a former abbey in Santa Margherita Ligure, Liguria region, northern Italy. It is on the coastal road to Portofino.

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C

Chiesa di San Siro

Parish church in the San Siro district, originally dating to the 14th century and rebuilt in neoclassical style during the 1800s.

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D

Santuario di Nostra Signora della Lettera

17th-century church in the Corte district overlooking the harbor. It is dedicated to the Madonna della Lettera and features a prominent bell tower.

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E

Santuario di Nostra Signora del Carmine

Coastal sanctuary originally serving as the parish church of Santa Maria Assunta, historically associated with the Carmelite order.

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F

Oratorio dei Santi Bernardo e Lucia

16th-century oratory in the San Siro neighborhood, serving as the historic seat for the local religious confraternity.

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G

Oratorio della Madonna del Suffragio

18th-century oratory located in the historic center, known for its association with the Confraternity of the "Good Death."

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H

S. Erasmo

Seaside chapel dedicated to the patron saint of sailors, containing traditional maritime ex-votos and model ships.

I

Chiesa di San Lorenzo

Hillside church housing the 1499 Flemish Triptych of Saint Andrew, a rare example of Northern European art in the region.

J

Madonnina

Small religious shrine located along the coastal road toward Portofino.

K

Madonna della Neve

Hillside chapel dedicated to Our Lady of the Snows.

L

Cappelletta di Sant'Anna

17th-century chapel situated along the pedestrian paths toward the Portofino Promontory.

M

Cappella delle Gave

Stone chapel located in the Gave area, a landmark for hikers on the trails to Portofino.

N

Cappelletta di Sant'Antonio

Small rural chapel located in the San Lorenzo della Costa district.

O

Cappella Gaggini

Private chapel located in the hills above the town.

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