Chiesa di San Lorenzo
Chiesa di San Lorenzo
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JDZatSF
San Francisco, CA1,950 contributions
Jul 2021
I stopped into this empty church to gawk for a few minutes while waiting for something else. It's old and nice for what it is, but nothing struck me as exceptional. Across from the church, however, is a lookout stand, where one can get good views of the town.
Written July 21, 2021
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Trek-Always
Alpharetta, GA2,517 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
I highly recommend that you walk to the top of Manarola where this church is located, and then do the vineyard walk on the way back.
Standing at the church with the bell tower on your left side, head down about 50 yards and find a wooden railing. This is where a wonderful flat walk starts around the high side of town and back to the harbor. There is a steep descent at the end to get from the path to the harbor, but it has switchbacks and steps so it is not difficult.
The entire loop can be done in 30-45 minutes, and then enjoy a drink or beverage at the harbor.
By the way, the small church dates from 1338 and is worth a quick visit when you are at the top.
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Standing at the church with the bell tower on your left side, head down about 50 yards and find a wooden railing. This is where a wonderful flat walk starts around the high side of town and back to the harbor. There is a steep descent at the end to get from the path to the harbor, but it has switchbacks and steps so it is not difficult.
The entire loop can be done in 30-45 minutes, and then enjoy a drink or beverage at the harbor.
By the way, the small church dates from 1338 and is worth a quick visit when you are at the top.
If this review is helpful then please indicate so below.
Written June 1, 2014
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Kyle S
Bridgeton, NJ956 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Built in 1338, the church contains two altar piece paintings from the unnamed Master of the Cinque Terre. The stone ceiling is painted with he image of St Lawrence who was martyred by being roasted on his grill. There is a bell tower on the left and great views from this vantage point.
Written January 13, 2019
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snochasr
Minneapolis, MN928 contributions
Sep 2015 • Couples
Manarola, like Riomaggiore, is reached by a long pedestrian tunnel from the train station to the center of town. Turn right to follow the main street, built over the creek that tumbles down the mountainside the town is built on. You can hear and see the water running under it in many places. At the "top," you will find the Church of San Lorenzo (my review follows). There are some nice views from the little Piazza in front of it. Feel free to take the "back streets" on your way back down, since they all go to the same place. If you turn left instead of right at the center of town you'll find a large elevated Piazza, heavily mosaicked (and usually covered by tourist feet) , with a view over the lower town. Helpful hint: notice the nativity scene on the hill above that's there year round. From here you can walk down through the lower town, past the boats, the tourist shops and eateries to the harbor, with some great views of the town stacked up the hill.
Church of San Lorenzo:
Long ago every little town (and the big ones as well) in Italy, it seems, would try to flaunt their wealth and success by building a beautiful church. One of the major attributes of these churches, at least in the smaller towns, was the ability to afford a "rose window." This church has one, but apparently ran out of money because the inside of the church is fairly plain. One of the great cathedrals it is not, but it has a certain elegant simplicity to it.
Church of San Lorenzo:
Long ago every little town (and the big ones as well) in Italy, it seems, would try to flaunt their wealth and success by building a beautiful church. One of the major attributes of these churches, at least in the smaller towns, was the ability to afford a "rose window." This church has one, but apparently ran out of money because the inside of the church is fairly plain. One of the great cathedrals it is not, but it has a certain elegant simplicity to it.
Written October 25, 2015
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Christina C
Coquitlam, Canada6,336 contributions
Nov 2019
From the train station we walked up the hill. Some parts are quite steep but short. At the top we saw an open court yard. There is and old stone church built in 1338. The interior of the church is simply decorated but serene and tranquil. Across the church is the bell clock tower. Behind the tower is a beautiful view of part of Manarola. To the right is the vineyards layer by layer covering the hill. I saw the Nativity scene set up there with more than hundreds of figurines, like Mary, the baby Jesus, and Joseph, the shepherds, angels, stars, and various animals set up on the entire hill. I heard this Nativity scene will light up on December 8th. Unfortunately we were there 3 weeks early, but at least we had a glimpse of it.
Happy Travelling!
Happy Travelling!
Written December 19, 2019
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Mooseonthemove
Hertfordshire, UK32 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
At the head of the village with relatively few visitors, worth the walk up the hill to see the interior of the little church, the views and the various shops and small cafes in the area, have a drink at the Cantina Nessun Dorma and rest awhile before carrying on walking!
Written July 28, 2019
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haktus
Zurich, Switzerland1,208 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
What I found impressive here is the disconnection of the church with its tower forming a place in between where people meet and talk or just walk by. I like the church and the composition as a whole.
Written April 5, 2019
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Linda B
Raleigh, NC2,201 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
It's a small church in the middle of the town. We were walking past it and took a moment to explore the interior. Glad we did.
Written February 20, 2019
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The_Next_Escape
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia111 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
We woke up early and walked up the hill to the church. Large numbers of tourists start to arrive after 9am in summer, so it's nice to wander around in the morning while it's still quiet. You can enjoy the view over the town.
Written June 12, 2017
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Riguzzi
Sao Paulo, SP117 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
as all the cities in italy, in manarola you can admire this small old church. what else to say? it was close to our hotel and we enjoyed visiting this church
Written May 3, 2017
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I’m sorry I don’t know and I had a quick look but couldn’t find a website that gives any information. Perhaps a website for the diocese might have some more information?
Written May 29, 2023
Do they offer Catholic mass here? If so, what are the times?
Written December 21, 2016
Isaiah K
Singapore, Singapore
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I remember seeing the mass schedule pasted on the noticeboard inside the church near the entrance. I didn't note down the timing but I think it should not be very different from the mass timings of other churches in Italy. There is usually morning mass from as early as 6 or 7 am and the last mass is usually held at about 5 pm. God Bless!
Written December 22, 2016
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