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Crucifixion (attr. van Dyck)
The Crocifissione is a 17th-century oil painting housed in the church of San Francesco dei Cappuccini in Monterosso al Mare, attributed to Flemish painter Antoon van Dyck. It ranks among the finest artistic works within the convent complex. What to see here includes this masterpiece, which exemplifies van Dyck's dramatic religious compositions. The painting remains one of the most significant contributions to the church's collection.
Saint Jerome Penitent (Luca Cambiaso)
Luca Cambiaso's "San Girolamo penitente" hangs in the single-nave church of the Cappuccini friary in Monterosso al Mare. The painting is part of a significant artistic collection that also features works by Van Dyck and Bernardo Strozzi. What to see here extends beyond this canvas alone—the church houses a notable ensemble of religious art spanning several centuries and artistic traditions.
La Veronica by Bernardo Strozzi
Bernardo Strozzi's La Verónica hangs in the vaulted refectory of the Cappuccini friars' convent in Monterosso al Mare. This painting is one of several artistic treasures housed within the convent, which serves as an important cultural and spiritual landmark for the Cinque Terre region. The work remains a significant example of the religious art that defines this UNESCO-listed area.
Historic Orchard and Lemon House
The historic orchard and lemon grove of Monterosso al Mare's convent garden, known locally as 'the friars' paradise', represents a traditional agricultural space dating from the convent's founding in 1619. Perched above the San Cristoforo headland, this working garden combines vineyards, citrus cultivation and natural landscape as an integral part of the convent complex. The 18th-century cartographer Matteo Vinzoni famously described the spot as a "delizioso di cedri, aranci e limoni" – a testament to its long horticultural heritage. What to see here are the terraced plantings and centuries-old cultivation methods preserved within the Cinque Terre landscape.
Refettorio a Volte
The refectory with vaulted ceilings is one of the most significant rooms in the Frati Cappuccini convent at Monterosso al Mare. This vaulted dining hall, where the friars traditionally gathered for communal meals, houses an important artwork of considerable artistic merit. The room's distinctive barrel-vaulted architecture defines both its character and its name, making it a noteworthy feature of the convent complex worth visiting.
Municipal Cemetery / Ancient Fortress
Perched atop the San Cristoforo promontory, the municipal cemetery and ruins of the medieval fortress occupy the same elevated site, reflecting centuries of dual purpose—defence and burial. From this vantage point, you'll take in views across to the Capuchin convent and Punta Mesco, with sweeping outlooks over the surrounding landscape. What to see: the fortress remains and the panoramic vista from the promontory's highest point.
- 1.Crucifixion (attr. van Dyck)
- 2.Saint Jerome Penitent (Luca Cambiaso)
- 3.La Veronica by Bernardo Strozzi
- 4.Historic Orchard and Lemon House
- 5.Refettorio a Volte
- 6.Municipal Cemetery / Ancient Fortress
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