CASTELLO DORIA DI PORTOVENERE
Genoese military fortress hosting exhibitions, conferences and weddings in ...Read more
CHIESA DI SAN PIETRO DI PORTOVENERE
Ligurian Gothic terraced church set on a sheer cliff face.Read more
ISOLA DELLA PALMARIA
The island is very popular in summer for swimming in its exceptionally ...Read more
GROTTA DELL'ARPAIA
Grotto also called Byron's cave, offering an enchanting atmosphere and a ...Read more
CHIESA DI SAN LORENZO DI PORTOVENERE
Building built by the Genoese in the twelfth century as an official ...Read more
OFFICE DE TOURISME
Read morePorto Venere, not far from the Italian city of La Spezia in Liguria, is a charming little town. It offers many interesting sights, including ancient churches, castles and caves. Take a stroll through the historic center and you'll be transported back to the early 11th century, as you admire the splendor of the ancient buildings and their original architecture. The churches of San Lorenzo and San Pietro are emblematic monuments of that bygone era. Porto Venere is part of the world's cultural heritage and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. The town also boasts a number of magnificent hiking trails, allowing you to discover a wide variety of landscapes. A boat trip around the three islands and a visit to the caves are unforgettable experiences.