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Le Grazie - Portovenere

Fall in love with the beauty of Le Grazie, one gem of the Gulf of Poets.
Le Grazie - Portovenere
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Nestled in a serene cove, Le Grazie is a pretty seaside town between La Spezia and Portovenere, in the Gulf of La Spezia.

The village of Le Grazie boasts ancient origins and features a historic core centered around the Church of Our Lady of Grace, the town's patroness.
This 15th-century church, which has undergone modifications in later periods, houses a magnificent wooden choir intricately carved by Frà Paolo da Recco. At the heart of the main altar lies the miraculous image of the Madonna, painted by Andrea de Aste.

Adjacent to the church, the former monastic complex, once home to the Olivetan monks and now largely converted into private residences, contains the ancient refectory adorned with exquisite frescoes by the painter Nicolò Corso, dating back to the late 15th century.
Following restoration efforts by the Superintendency for Environmental and Architectural Heritage of Liguria, the former convent has become an ideal venue for cultural initiatives, exhibitions, concerts, and conferences.
In the Varignano Vecchio area, one can find the remains of the "Roman Villa of Varignano," dating to the first half of the 1st century BC, located at the bottom of a small valley lush with olive trees, abundant in water, and overlooking a sheltered cove that was once an ideal docking site for small vessels.

The archaeological site is now fully accessible, and plans are underway to complete a museum and an educational pathway. The recent construction of two seaside roads and the renovation of the ancient "Codevalle" trail now allow for pleasant strolls in pedestrian-friendly areas that stretch nearly the entire coastal region from the Bay of Varignano to Punta Pezzino.
Restaurants in Le Grazie
Ristorante Il Gambero - Le Grazie Portovenere

Il Gambero

Via della Libertà 143
Le Grazie - Portovenere

Tel. +39 0187 798023
Ristorante La Baia di Ria Le Grazie

La Baia di Ria

Via della Libertà 205
Le Grazie - Portovenere

Tel. +39 327 052 3219
Locanda Nardini Le Grazie

Locanda Nardini

Via della Libertà 67
Le Grazie - Portovenere

Tel. +39 0187 790006

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