Stations of the Cross

The Stations of the Cross line the footpath climbing from Vernazzo to the Santuario di Nostra Signora di Reggio, transforming the walk into a pilgrimage route. Carved as marble bas-reliefs and set into niches or embedded in the stone walls, these stations guide you along the traditional Via Crucis trail that ascends from Vernazzo's cemetery towards San Bernardo and the sanctuary. What to see here are 14 stations marking the Passion of Christ, positioned at intervals as you climb steadily uphill through this charming Cinque Terre village.

Image of the Virgin (Genoese School, 14th Century)

The venerated image of the Virgin Mary at the Santuario di Nostra Signora di Reggio is the centrepiece of this sanctuary. Attributed to the Genoese school of the 14th century, this finely crafted work has been the spiritual heart of the shrine for centuries, drawing pilgrims seeking devotion. Housed within the sanctuary itself, the image remains one of the most revered religious artworks in Vernazzo, its presence integral to the sanctuary's enduring spiritual identity and historical significance.

Fountain with Masks

This fountain with ornamental mask sculptures sits in the tree-lined piazza surrounding the Santuario di Nostra Signora di Reggio, offering refreshing water to hikers arriving along the trail. The distinctive carved masks adorning the fountain make it a striking decorative feature within the sanctuary grounds, worth a closer look when you visit.

Eight-Hundred-Year-Old Cypress