Chiesa-fortezza di San Pietro
In this place you encounter the Chiesa-fortezza di San Pietro, a remarkable fusion of sanctuary and stronghold built to defend the village of Lingueglietta. The structure began life as a Catholic church and, in a period of insecurity, was transformed into a fortress to meet the defenses demanded during the 16th century incursions along the Ligurian coast. Architecturally, the site blends late medieval religious design with 16th-century military function. The apse remains intact, a rare witness to how heavy stone walls were softened by liturgical form. Inside, you find a single nave and original flagstone flooring that speaks to its dual purpose as a place of worship and defense. …
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