Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista

The parish church of San Giovanni Battista is located in a small Piazza don Giovanni Minzoni, right next to Piazza Garibaldi. The church was built between the 13^th and 14^th century, completed in 1307, and later renovated in Baroque era. The façade features the signature two-​tone white and dark serpentine facing, a large rose window of white marble under which is the main portal. An English language brochure explains further details. They also sell a Church calendar inside for those who would like an interesting souvenir and a way to keep up with all the Holy Days.
The associated bell tower was originally a watchtower, part of the fortification built by the Republic of Genova in the 13^th century. In the 15^th century the tower was raised, and partially rebuilt in the 18^th after an earthquake. The Church also sustained extensive damage during the 2011 mudslides and I wouldn’t have known that by just my brief visit here. It’s a testament to the Community regarding their hard working and successful efforts bring their Village back to full strength.