History and local identity
Portovenere was fortified by the Republic of Genoa to control access to the gulf. Its churches, castle and tower houses preserve the medieval character of this seafaring village.
Portovenere and San Pietro live
The webcam shows the Church of San Pietro on the Portovenere headland at the western entrance to the Gulf of Poets.
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Portovenere and San Pietro live
Its exposed position makes it possible to observe the sea, waves, visibility and light on the stone walls. The church standing above the rocks dominates the scene.
Behind the headland are the village, the tall waterfront houses and defensive structures facing the gulf.
In depth
Discovering Portovenere through webcams
History, landscape and landmarks that help interpret what appears in the live images.
What to see
- Church of San Pietro
- Doria Castle
- Church of San Lorenzo
- Byron’s Grotto and seafront
Nearby
Palmaria Island lies opposite the village; La Spezia, Lerici and the Cinque Terre are the other major destinations around the gulf and nearby coast.
Portovenere and San Pietro live
The different live views make it possible to compare districts, light, visibility and city movement at the same moment. The guide grows with the archive, keeping each webcam connected to the place it actually shows.