On 14 September Moneglia celebrates the Exaltation of the Holy Cross; the village also holds the Pumpkin Carnival, recognised as an "authentic Ligurian event" by the Liguria Region.
The patron of Moneglia is the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, celebrated on 14 September; one of the village's churches is dedicated to her.
The village also holds another cherished event, the Carnevale della Zucca (Pumpkin Carnival), recognised as an "authentic Ligurian event" by the Liguria Region.
Places to see before or after the feast. All 4 places in Moneglia →
Moneglia's parish church, with the Adoration by Luca Cambiaso, born in the village.
Two rings from the chain of Pisa's harbour, taken at the Meloria in 1284, are set in the façade.
Besieged in 1174 by 3,000 infantry, it survives as wall fragments and a marquis's 1900s castle.
A ruined watchtower above Moneglia that helped fight off corsairs in 1564.
Chiesa di San Giorgio · chiesa di Santa Croce · fortezza di Monleone and 1 more
Pesto alla Genovese
Compare hotels, B&Bs and holiday homes on Booking.com for your dates.
Festivals, food fairs and events throughout the year.
Nearest airport: Genova, 56 km away
The closest destinations covered by our editors, with straight-line distance.
