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Today’s travel photo is of the Church of San Giovanni Battista in Riomaggiore, Italy. Riomaggiore is one of the five villages that make up the beautiful coastal area of Cinque Terre on the Ligurian Coast of Italy. This beautiful 14th Century stone church is small and simple compared to many other Italian churches, but its location overlooking the Mediterranean makes for an alluring sight.
The church is made from grey stone, whereas the surrounding buildings are very colourful, in the architectural fashion of the Cinque Terre, with a green background of the mountains beyond. I took the colour out of this image to draw the eye to the church, which I think deserves more attention.
If you’re in Riomaggiore, follow the main streets up through the town to the Church of San Giovanni Battista. It’s well worth the walk for the views alone. From here, you can easily access the Via dell’Amore (Lover’s Walk) to the next village, Manarola.
I’m planning to visit Italy next month. Wish me good luck! Keep posting!