Religious site
San Pietro, Porto Venere
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San Pietro church stands dramatically on a cliff at the southernmost point of Portovenere, its black-and-white striped stone contrasting with the blue sea. Originally a 12th-century Romanesque structure built on a pagan temple site, it features a Gothic apse and a simple interior. The church is a landmark for sailors and a peaceful spot to watch waves crash below. Its location provides one of the best panoramas of the Gulf of Poets and Palmaria Island.
Don't miss
- Admire the black-and-white striped stonework and Gothic apse
- Enjoy panoramic views of the Gulf of Poets and Palmaria Island
- Explore the ancient steps and rocky shoreline around the promontory
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit San Pietro, Porto Venere
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inPisa e Golfo dei Poeti by bus4.3★ · 41 travelers5–6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$58 per personSee dates →
Best full dayLa Spezia Shore Excursion to Florence & Pisa4.1★ · 328 travelers~9 hoursFree cancellationFrom$63 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleCinque Terre and Portovenere Private Boat Tour from La Spezia5★ · 39 travelers~7 hoursFree cancellationFrom$1858 per personSee dates →More attractions in Portovenere