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Volastra is one of the oldest villages in the
Cinque Terre The Cinque Terre (; ; meaning 'Five Lands') is a coastal area within Liguria, in the northwest of Italy. It lies in the west of La Spezia Province, and comprises five villages: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggio ...
National Park, Italy. Situated above
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, the village is set amidst vineyards and olive groves in terraces with dry stone walls. The population is less than 200 residents. The Nostra Signora della Salute ("Our Lady of Health") is located in Volastra.


Nostra Signora della Salute

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.


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Amici di Volastra (in English)

Santuario di Nostra Signora della Salute - Volastra (in English)
Coastal towns in Liguria Frazioni of the Province of La Spezia Italian Riviera World Heritage Sites in Italy {{Liguria-geo-stub