Parrocchia di S. Giovanni Battista

Impressive beautiful church in the heart of the old city of Monterosso. With the narrow streets it is hard to see the full structure but the inside is beautiful. Two small side chapels with a baptismal fountain line the sides of the church, with a large altar covered by an amazing chandelier structure. The church is small but worth a short visit.

📍 Parrocchia di San Giovanni Battista – Italy 🇮🇹 A peaceful parish church ⛪ dedicated to St. John the Baptist, often found at the heart of the local community. The architecture is simple yet elegant 🏛️, with a calm interior ideal for prayer 🙏 and reflection 🌿. Depending on the location, some have beautiful frescoes 🎨, altars, and bell towers that add charm to the surrounding piazza. Not a major tourist attraction, but a welcoming stop if you’re strolling through town 🚶‍♂️ and want to see authentic local heritage.

A striking church in the heart of Monterosso’s old town. Its black and white striped facade stands out immediately, a fine example of Ligurian Gothic architecture. Inside, the atmosphere is quiet and cool, with high arches, ornate altars, and soft light filtering through stained glass. It’s a peaceful place to step out of the sun, reflect, and appreciate the town’s deep roots. A must-see for anyone exploring Monterosso’s historical side.

This church is located in one of the 5 Cinque Terres, the Monterosso which is one is probably the biggest and has the most souvenir/shopping around. Personally I find this to be my favourite amongst the 5.

A stunning 800 year old church found in the back streets of Monterosso. The gorgeous combination of black and white stones used to create the outside stripes of the building are said by some to represent both good and evil. The inside is modestly decorated with marble.

The tower of the parochial church overlooks the main square of Monterosso al Mare, one of the five villages of Cinque Terre, Italy.

The St. John the Baptist Church (Chiesa San Giovanni Battista) is extraordinary by its age (almost 800 years) and style - Ligurian Gothic with black and white stripped facade. When you're inside, the black and white stripped columns and squares on the floor turn into an almost hypnotic image. The black and white style was trendy in middle age Genoan architecture and preferred by the very rich nobles. Besides, the black and white combination may well symbolize the duality of life and death or good and evil as in other cultures.

In the heart of old town of Monteresso. The Church is old but well maintained. usually it is open of touristic people free of charges.