San Giorgio, Church building in Tellaro, Italy
San Giorgio is a church built on a cliff edge overlooking the Ligurian Sea in Tellaro, constructed with stone walls and a bell tower oriented toward the water. The building sits directly at the village edge with a direct view of the coast below.
The church was built in the 13th century and became an important landmark for sailors navigating the Ligurian coast. Its location made it a visual reference point for maritime activity in this region.
The name San Giorgio refers to Saint George, protector against dangers, reflecting the maritime protection role this place held for the community. Residents today still gather here for religious services and connect it to Tellaro's identity as a seafaring village.
To reach the church, follow narrow lanes uphill from the village square toward the cliff edge. Access is on foot, but note that the stairs and pathways are steep and narrow in places.
The church bell tower features a mechanical metal octopus, a tribute to a local legend about an octopus that saved the village from pirate attacks. This unusual decoration remains a silent monument to a story still told in local folklore.
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