Church of San Lorenzo and Boats in the Sea

The Church of San Lorenzo, just below the castle, was built by the Genoese in the 12th century. The 15th century marble alterpiece holds a small painting of the White Madonna. According to legend, the image was brought here in 1204 from the sea and was miraculously transformed into its present form on August 17, 1399. The miracle is celebrated each August 17 with a torchlight procession.