Oratorio Mortis et Orationis (Confraternity of the Black)

Convent of the Capuchins and Church of Saint Francis

Perched on San Cristoforo hill, the Convento de los Capuchinos and Iglesia de San Francisco occupy the promontory dividing Monterosso al Mare's old town from the modern Fegina quarter. The single-nave church, lined with wooden altars, houses an impressive collection of artwork, most notably a Crucifixion painting attributed to Van Dyck. Beside the church stand the remains of a former castle, now repurposed as a cemetery. A visit here offers both religious significance and commanding views over the village below.