Riomaggiore is defined by its tall, pastel-colored tower houses that appear to cling to the steep, rocky ravine walls as they descend toward the sea. The village takes its name from the Rivus Major, a stream that once flowed openly through…
Riomaggiore Marina and Murals
This scenic walk leads you from the sea-level railway station murals, climbing steeply through narrow caruggi to the high stone castle, before descending to the dramatic rocky harbor. It offers an intimate look at the vertical architecture and rich fishing heritage of this rugged coastal village.
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1. Riomaggiore
2. Piazza Vignaioli
Piazza Vignaioli sits at the base of the main street in Riomaggiore, acting as the final transition point before the village opens up toward the harbor. Its name, which translates to the Square of the Winegrowers, honors the generations of…
3. Church of San Giovanni Battista of Riomaggiore
The Church of San Giovanni Battista sits in the highest part of Riomaggiore, defined by a white Carrara marble rose window that has survived since the original construction in thirteen forty. Built at the behest of Antonio Fieschi, the…
4. Castello di Riomaggiore
The Castello di Riomaggiore stands apart as a quadrangular stone fortress crowned by two squat circular towers, positioned high on the ridge that divides the Rio Maggiore and Rio Finale valleys. Construction began in twelve sixty at the…
5. Riomaggiore - Punto Panoramico
Riomaggiore is defined by its dramatic verticality, where colorful houses are packed into the narrow valley of the Rivus Maior stream. This vantage point offers a clear view of how the village clings to the steep terrain, with buildings…
6. Ferry Dock
The ferry dock in Riomaggiore is a small, rocky landing nestled at the base of the village, recognizable by its position at the edge of the breakwater where boats navigate the narrow gap between the cliffs and the sea. Because Riomaggiore…