Portovenere, Liguria- Italy: Things to Do - What, How and Why to visit it (4K)

If you are planning to visit the village of Portovenere, in Liguria - Italy, here you’ll find the best tips on things to do there.

Portovenere, with its colorful buildings and the rocky promontory overlooking the sea, is one of the most evocative villages on the eastern Ligurian Riviera, close to Cinque Terre. That’s why is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

What to visit in Portovenere?
-Walk through the alleys up to the Doria Castle, built from the 12th centuries. The view from here is simply spectacular!
- Another spectacular location near the Castelo Doria is the Church of San Lorenzo, also known as the Sanctuary of the White Madonna.
- Visit the Church of Saint Pietro, which is on the top of the promontory and dates back to 1198.
- Shopping in the “carugio”, the characteristic narrow street, full of artisan shops.
- Enjoy the “dolce vita” on the seafront, walking at the foot of tall and colorful buildings.

FOOD TIPS:
- L'Oasi focacceria, Via Olivo, 311, 19025 Porto Venere SP
- Ghisolfi Fabio - Fornaio, Via Libertà, 271, 19025 Portovenere SP

[eddiepower]

Portoverne Looks Amazing I have been to this side Italy 🇮🇹 before and I must Say I Really Enjoyed it. I traveled down From Genoa Great Presentation Luigi Well Done ☘️

[markspencerhill]

Portovenere Repubblica di Genova non c’entra niente con La Spezia