Welcome to Monterosso

Monterosso is one of the those small hillthowns that enchants visitors once they have discovered it.

Those who visit it are fascinated not only by its picturesque position but also by the warm hospitality of the people, the simple but tasty foods and the typical Mediterranean landscape.

The town has a medieval structure wrapped around a hill topped by a tower probably of Norman origins from the 11th century.

The tranquil streets that are interwoven in a labyrinth give one the sense of the arcane and mysterious.

The town overlooks the beautiful Angitola Valley, a territory rich in history that has been dominated by various civilizations from Greek to Roman and from Arab to Norman.

Its award winning museum contains artifacts of local crafts and agriculture of the past.

Even today there are local craftspeople and artisans who continue the traditional work in clay, iron and wood.