Montale under the stars – August 17, 2025
Poetry and landscape on a summer night in the Cinque Terre
On Sunday, August 17, 2025, from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM, one of the most enchanting summer events in Liguria returns to Monterosso: Montale Under the Stars. This literary walk, organized by the Eugenio Montale Literary Park as part of the Cinque Terre National Park’s cultural program, will once again bring poetry to life under the night sky.
This year’s edition holds special significance: it marks the centenary of the publication of “Ossi di Seppia” (June 15, 1925) and the 50th anniversary of Montale’s Nobel Prize. The event will celebrate the deep connection between the poet and the landscapes that inspired his work.
The literary walk
The nighttime walk, free of charge but with mandatory reservation, follows a scenic and emotionally rich route through Monterosso. Starting at Piazzale Belvedere, overlooking the sea, participants will climb the “i zii di frati” steps to the Statue of Saint Francis on San Cristoforo Hill. From there, the path continues along the panoramic Via delle Agavi, descending towards Fegina and concluding on the evocative Spiaggia del Gigante, near the poet’s beloved “house of my distant summers.”
Along the way, guided by literary experts Carlo Torricelli and Cristina Currarini, the verses of Ossi di Seppia and the prose of Farfalla di Dinard will echo under the stars, accompanied by the sound of the sea. This poetic and sensory journey blends words, memory, and nature, offering participants a glimpse into Montale’s unique vision of these places.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 Meeting Point: Piazzale Belvedere, historic center of Monterosso al Mare
🎟 Admission: Free with mandatory reservation
📧 Reservations: segreteria@parconazionale5terre.it
📞 Contacts: +39 340 841 8134 / +39 339 834 0911
👟 Difficulty: Tourist – uphill route on cobblestone. Comfortable shoes recommended.
