Oratory on the Costa hill, linked to a confraternity documented from 1409 and to its late 16th-century form.
Why visit it
It is a key stop for understanding the religious, social and confraternal life of the old town.
Description
The Oratory of San Giacomo stands in Salita San Giacomo, beside the Church of Santa Maria della Costa. Local sources record the religious confraternity from at least 1409; the current building dates to the late 16th century and its consecration is given as 23 June 1600.
History and context
Above the entrance is a white Carrara marble bas-relief from the Lombard school, dated to the first half of the 15th century and coming from the earlier oratory. The interior is known for wooden stalls, processional crucifixes and sacred furnishings.
How to get there
Reach it on foot from the historic centre by climbing towards the Costa hill.
Accessibility and practical notes
Urban uphill route; check internal access and visiting conditions.
Local tips
Visit it together with the nearby Church of the Costa, the Clock Tower and the descent towards Via Guani.
Curiosity
The confraternity of San Giacomo is remembered as the oldest in Levanto.
Opening and practical information
Opening times may vary. Check updated local information before visiting.
Costs and access
No verified ticket or entrance-fee information.
What to see nearby
Nearby: Church of the Costa, Clock Tower, Via Guani, Loggia and Castle.
Sources and verification
Fonti consultate: levanto.com/1princip/giacomo.htm; srvcarto.regione.liguria.it/geoservices/apps/viewer/pages/apps/cultura/?LUOGO=28780; it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oratorio_di_San_Giacomo_(Levanto)