Santa Margherita di Antiochia Church
Santa Margherita di Antiochia Church
Santa Margherita di Antiochia Church
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Marmafat
Borgo San Lorenzo, Italy1,287 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
Wonderful location for this church, which is curiously accessed by climbing a few steps directly from a door overlooking the sea.
The church is spartan and simple, perhaps a little disfigured by too many tourists who sometimes have an attitude against the place.
Overall absolutely recommended.
The church is spartan and simple, perhaps a little disfigured by too many tourists who sometimes have an attitude against the place.
Overall absolutely recommended.
Written 25 March 2024
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ERNIE M
Milawa, Australia354 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
Although not a grand church, i usually pop in to most churches as there is always such a feeling of calm and solitude to be found. This one dates back to the 1300's. It has an austere interior of grey and black stone. There's not much in the way of elaborate adornments but it exudes charm.
Written 14 May 2015
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DavidB9555
Tempe, AZ11 contributions
Oct 2019
Dear Catholics:
We were there in Oct 2019 and there was a Sunday Mass at 11:00AM. In Italian of course. Only Catholic church in town.
We were there in Oct 2019 and there was a Sunday Mass at 11:00AM. In Italian of course. Only Catholic church in town.
Written 19 October 2019
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george b
West Springfield, MA135 contributions
Jul 2019
This simple church sits right next to the water and has a view that most churches do not have. The bells ring on the hour in one tone ,and on the 1/2 hour with another tone so you know the exact time. It does not match the churches in Rome , but it is beautiful in its own way.
Written 11 September 2019
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Marty Bielicki
Stuart, FL15,592 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
Located by the small beach at the end of Vernazza on Piazza Marconi, this unique 1318 Church is not as elaborate as its other churches in Italy. Santa Margherita, nevertheless, is still charming in its Italian style.
Expanded in the 16th and 17th century, there is the distinctive octagon bell tower. Beautiful views can be had from the Doria Castle or even Ristorante Belforte—both places we highly recommend. There is a large octopus mosaic in front of the church as well as a distinctive motif inside.
The painting with Mary and Child is quite impressive. The nave and the two aisles are part of its charming character. The light inside is definitely subdued, but lends itself to a peaceful respite from busy Vernazza.
Hit by torrential rains in October 25th, 2011, Vernazza was closed due to all the mud. It took over 100 million euros to bring it back. This is a picturesque town that you will never forget. It is part of the World Heritage site and is connected by the Cinque Terre trail and by the train.
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Expanded in the 16th and 17th century, there is the distinctive octagon bell tower. Beautiful views can be had from the Doria Castle or even Ristorante Belforte—both places we highly recommend. There is a large octopus mosaic in front of the church as well as a distinctive motif inside.
The painting with Mary and Child is quite impressive. The nave and the two aisles are part of its charming character. The light inside is definitely subdued, but lends itself to a peaceful respite from busy Vernazza.
Hit by torrential rains in October 25th, 2011, Vernazza was closed due to all the mud. It took over 100 million euros to bring it back. This is a picturesque town that you will never forget. It is part of the World Heritage site and is connected by the Cinque Terre trail and by the train.
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Written 23 July 2016
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denver60
Denver, CO1,553 contributions
Apr 2016 • Friends
We enjoyed visiting this old church. Legend has it that Santa Margherita di Antiochia was built because a wooden box containing the bones of St Margaret was found on the beach. The villagers built a church to house the relics but after a storm the church was destroyed and the relics were lost. The wooden box then reappeared in the same spot where it was first found so a new church was built where you find the church today. Santa Margherita di Antiochia was built in the 13th century in the Romanasque Geneose style. Dedicated to the patron of the town, it remains intact: in the inside you see three well preserved wide naves and an altar. The bell tower is rather unusual as it has an octagonal shape. You will find the entrance in the apse (where you will also find a wonderful 15th-century Gothic tabernacle).
The church is easily found on the harbor.
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The church is easily found on the harbor.
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Written 13 April 2016
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2014mary
Saint Paul, MN27 contributions
Jun 2015 • Family
If you wonder what churches looked like before all the ornamentation took over, stop here for this 1318 era church...dark medieval and yet think of how many people worshipped here over the centuries.
Written 28 June 2015
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JmPOW
Atlanta, GA256 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
You cannot go to Vernazza without seeing this wonderful church in the skyline. Definitely a must stop to see the beautiful decorations in the inside. A wonderful time capsule of how the way things were.
Written 17 June 2015
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Nikki K
Los Angeles, CA240 contributions
Jun 2014 • Solo
This was one of my favorite things to see in the midst of Vernazza. I did not know what Church it was when I first stumbled upon it. Great gem! Very gothic feel to it. So much incredible detail and architecture.
Written 18 May 2015
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SouthAfricaMargie49
Johannesburg, South Africa77 contributions
Sept 2014 • Friends
The church is in a lovely setting - right on the waterfront. There was a wedding at the church while we were there and I just thought - lucky bride to be married somewhere so wonderful
Written 9 December 2014
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Is there an anticipated mass on Saturdays? What time please?
Sunday mass is only at 6pm?
Written 6 June 2024
I will be there on a Sunday Next month and would like to know Mass times at Santa Margherita di Antiochia Church. THX
Written 16 April 2019
If I undesrtood correctly the website of the diocese, on a Sunday mass is at 11;00 am and 3:00 pm
Written 17 April 2019
Does anyone know the church official website? Or if they allow weddings?
Written 10 October 2015
Try getting in touch with the local tourist office in Vernazza via a search engine, sorry can't be of any more help. This link won't let me include HTML or website links
Written 10 October 2015
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