Historical Church Overlooking the Ocean
| Location |
In Portovenere, a village on the Italian Riviera 30 minutes from La Spezia. 1 hour from Portofino. |
| Setting |
Built high on a hill with incredible views of the ocean and village. Made of the local black and white stone, the architecture is striking. |
| Interior |
Holds a maximum of about 40. Inside small windows look out over the brilliant blue waters. |
| Types of Ceremonies |
Catholic without civil. The priest requires that you marry civilly prior to the religious. |
| Music |
Soft music is possible. There is no organ. |
| Best time of year |
May through October. |
Special Features
The Italian RivieraÂ…these two words alone conjure up images of incredible panoramas, cliff side churches and villages, sapphire blue waters and charm. The Italian Riviera is a blend of incredible wild beauty and sophisticated resorts.
Whether planning your wedding or honeymoon the RIVIERA is a once in a lifetime location offering both glamour, elegance as well as down to earth towns such as the magical Cinque Terre.
"To those who arrive by sea it appears on the shore of the port of Venus and here- among the olive cloaked hills - it is said that even Minerva was led by so much sweetness to forget Athens - her homeland..."
With these words, the famous Italian writer and poet Petrarch, celebrated Porto Venere (The Gulf of Venus), in 1338, still considered today the "panoramic miracle" of the gulf of La Spezia.
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