Church of St. Margaret of Antioch

The Church of St. Margaret of Antioch in Vernazza is a total medieval vibe. It’s perched just above the harbor with those classic colorful Cinque Terre houses as your backdrop. Step inside to see its simple but charming interior, some beautiful frescoes, and a calm, historic atmosphere that feels worlds away from the bustling port below. Even if you’re not big on churches, it’s worth a quick stop for the views, the history, and a moment to breathe before hitting the streets or the water.

Unassuming church that has a medieval feel to it. A nice place to retreat to from the hustle and bustle if you can catch a time when the tour groups are not in there. Beautiful views via the church to the harbour as well.

Simple, old, unassuming and quaint. The place was constructed about 800 years ago from the typical slate rocks of the area. The church lacks elaborate decor or artistry and is mostly bare and minimalist. The location of the church is right at the shore's edge, giving it a wonderful view both from the inside of the church and also from the outside. The few sculptures or statues in the church are spaced well and kept in a good condition.

A wonderful Romanesque style church even in a small village between the hills and the sea.. 😲❤

This church is like nothing else I have seen in the area. Unlike other churches with their plastered walls and ceilimg, this church is simply basic stonework. It reminds me of an old castle with it's timber ceiling and stonework. An impressive organ sits high at the back of the church and the sea view from the windows is truly breathtaking.

A simple church that looks to be constructed of stones hewn out of the local cliff faces. Inside, the stone is unplastered and used in vaulted ceilings, columns and floors giving a dark, sombre appearance. The bell tower is probably a later re-build and has a clock whose toll can be heard all over town.

Beautiful Church in Vernazza This is a very scenic Church, we enjoyed visiting the area. Vernazza is one of the nicest villages and this church obviously contribute to the nice feel of the village.

A simple church without a lot of decorations and theatrics, yet it fascinates with its size. Dark stone and minimalism exude the simplicity and modesty that faith should be. It radiates harmony and gives calmness. There is an organ in the back of the church. Not many visitors. It's a bit reminiscent of the Game of Thrones set. There is an interesting mosaic in front of the church.

This distinctive church was built in 1318 in the Ligurian Gothic style on the site of a former 11th century building. It was built on a cliff overlooking the sea and has an impressive 40 meter high bell tower with an octagonal dome. Gayle and I briefly stopped by after our first stage Cinque Terre hike from Monterosso to Vernazza. Inside the church is a nave and two aisles and the church was widened in the 16th and 17th centuries. Legend says that the church was built because a wooden box containing the bones of St Margaret was found on the beach. The villagers built a church elsewhere to house the relics, but after damaging storms the church was destroyed and the relics were lost. The wooden box then reappeared in the same spot where it was first found. At that point, the current church was built.