Volastra

Volastra amidst olive groves

Volastra is one of the oldest villages in the Cinque Terre National Park, Italy. Situated above Manarola, the village is set amidst vineyards and olive groves in terraces with dry stone walls.[1] The population is less than 200 residents. The Nostra Signora della Salute ("Our Lady of Health") is located in Volastra.

Nostra Signora della Salute

Nostra Signora della Salute church
Nave of the church
Crowned statue of Virgin Mary

The most notable building in Volastra is Nostra Signora della Salute ("Our Lady of Health"). The church is constructed of sandstone blocks in the Romanesque style, in the 10th or 12th century. The single nave has a statue of Mary that was crowned in 1861.[2][1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Manarola, Small but Enchanting - Nearby - Volastra". Discover Tuscany. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Points of Interest: Nostra Signora della Salute Sanctuary". Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre. 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

Media related to Volastra at Wikimedia Commons

  • Amici di Volastra (in English)
  • Santuario di Nostra Signora della Salute - Volastra (in English)

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