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Carrara Marble Rosette (1375)
Dominating the upper façade of the Church of San Lorenzo, this 1375 Carrara marble rose window stands as one of the most refined Gothic elements in Riomaggiore. Intricate in design, it features twelve small radiating columns and is attributed to master craftsmen Matteo and Pietro da Campilio. A striking example of medieval architectural sophistication worth examining during your visit to this Ligurian coastal village.
Triptych of Volastra – San Lorenzo, Santo Domingo and San Juan Bautista
The Triptych of Volastra is a painted work depicting Saint Lawrence, Saint Dominic, and Saint John the Baptist, housed in the corridor of the Church of San Lorenzo in Riomaggiore. The work takes its name from its original location—the Church of Volastra, a nearby village in Cinque Terre. It remains an important example of religious art in the region.
Renaissance Sagrario with 15th-century Bas-relief
At the far end of the right-hand aisle of the Church of San Lorenzo, you'll find a Renaissance-style tabernacle featuring a remarkable 15th-century bas-relief. Positioned at the extremity of the right aisle, it stands as one of the most significant artistic elements within the church's interior. This ornate work exemplifies the craftsmanship of the period and merits careful observation when you visit.
15th-Century Crucifix (Apse Wall)
The Church of San Lorenzo in Riomaggiore features a 15th-century crucifix mounted on the apse wall of the central nave. Dating from the second half of the 1400s, this wooden carving occupies a prominent position at the focal point of the nave, making it one of the most significant artworks within the church interior. Its central placement draws the eye immediately upon entering, and it remains a notable example of late medieval religious art in the Cinque Terre region.
14th-Century Square Bell Tower
This 14th-century bell tower in Riomaggiore stands apart from the main church building, forming a distinctive element that shapes the character of the town's ecclesiastical complex. Rather than built entirely from scratch, the tower was constructed using the remains of an earlier defensive structure, giving it a rather pragmatic architectural heritage that's worth observing when you visit.
Baptismal Font with Communal Measure of Manarola
To the left of the church entrance stands the baptismal font, beside which rests an ancient marble measure on the floor. Originally used to gauge the capacity of grain and other dry goods, this exceptional piece bears an engraved coat of arms of the Republic of Genoa and the inscription Comunitas Manarolae, directly linking it to Manarola's historical community. What to see here reveals the practical heritage of this Ligurian village.
- 1.Carrara Marble Rosette (1375)
- 2.Triptych of Volastra – San Lorenzo, Santo Domingo and San Juan Bautista
- 3.Renaissance Sagrario with 15th-century Bas-relief
- 4.15th-Century Crucifix (Apse Wall)
- 5.14th-Century Square Bell Tower
- 6.Baptismal Font with Communal Measure of Manarola
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