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VISITITALY WHAT TO SEE LIGURIA

Things to do in Liguria Italy – what to see, best cities, attractions and activities.

Welcome to Liguria in Italy, one of the most popular vacation destination in the world. If you’are planning to visit Italy for your next trip and you are looking for the best places to visit, here you’ll find tips and suggestions of most popular point of interest and activities not to be missed. Find out what to see in the main art cities such as Genoa and the core of the old city, the Cinque Terre Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore, La Spezia and its port, what to do in a day trip to the sea or in the hinterland, which are the most unusual Ligurian villages to visit.  Whether you travel by motorbike or camper, or you decide to visit Liguria in summer or winter, on a rainy or sunny day, whether you have two or three days available, Visititaly always offers you the right suggestions. to plan a trip. Travelers will appreciate this italian region with his rich historical and artistic heritage, local culture and environment. Discover the monuments, buildings, natural treasures and all the details that characterize Liguria and its territory. Share and suggest a place you've visited.

Liguria: colours of a masterwork

Liguria, Portofino
Liguria, Portofino
Let's image a paintbrush reshaping an arc after diping it into an overturned painting board. What about the outcome?

A bright and multicoloured coast. Probably that's how nature and man came to an agreement with the making-up of a region where its landscape shows the colour of the sea in the background of sand beaches but also of rocky shores, where you pass from small villages of fishermen to major towns, a delightful spot for submarine world but also for who doesn't give up a walking tour through mediterranean nature or even a trekking route to the mountains.

The amazing point is the short distance to cover to pass from one activity to another. Genoa stays in the middle of this tour from west to east, between France and Tuscany. A lot of people run after the main town during the week-end to see its big acquarium but walking through its streets and carrugi you discover much greater history and culture. Via del Campo awakes the emotions of one song by De André, Doge's Palace gathers visitors' attention, Cristoforo Columbo's house makes children and older people curious and the visit to the Lantern takes them to discover how Genoa has expanded with time.

Every small and big Ligurian village has got its own history and attractions: here there are Sanremo with the Italian Song Festival and with its flowers, the Cinque Terre with its breathtaking landascapes above the sea and elegant villages as Portofino.

Places which are less known apparently don't slip from the most careful minds and so Bocca D'asse turns into one of the most requested sets for weddings. Moreover the flavour of Ligurian cooking, coming from fishermen's tradition and from local resources of spices and vineyard goes with the event with real class. A whole paintbrush to tell about Liguria and, in order to prevent us forgetting it, the sea kissing its coast mirrors all the colours: partners in crime are the houses of every village facing on the sea.
written by Chiara Guzzetti - Last update: 31/08/2021

La Spezia - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello San Giorgio

The castle of San Giorgio was built in 1252 thanks to Niccolò Fieschi. The construction of its walls today represents a testimony of about 300 meters. The interior looks eccentric thanks to the characteristic Ghibelline battlements and the walkways of the guards. In 1606 the castle was renovated again by the Genoese. The property is located in the city of La Spezia, and has an entrance to the north and one in the west area. Today the castle is part of the Ubaldo Formentini Civic Archaeological Museum.

Savona - Museums

Pinacoteca Civica

The Civic Art Gallery of Savona is located in Palazzo Gavotti. The latter was built in the second half of the 16th century on pre-existing medieval structures and modified in the nineteenth century. The museum, considered among the most important in Liguria, presents a rich collection of paintings, sculptures and ceramics, among these of the Renaissance masterpieces known all over the world. Since 2010, one of the rooms of the art gallery hosts a particular collection of icons dedicated to the “Grand Mother of the Three Hands” collected by Professor Renzo Mantero.

Sanremo - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa Russa Ortodossa

The best known, and most architecturally original church in Sanremo, the Russian Orthodox Church erected in 1910 on behalf of the Russian community, then numerous in Sanremo. The project, by the Russian academician Aleksej V. Scusev, was followed by the San Remo architect Pietro Agosti and the engineer Tornatore. Consecrated in 1913 and dedicated to Christ the Savior, to Saint Catherine Martyr and Saint Serafim of Sarov, it was erected in the style of that of Saint Basil in Moscow and rises on an area dominating Largo Nuvoloni at the beginning of the Empress Walk.

Genoa - Museums

Galleria di Palazzo Reale

The Palazzo Reale Gallery is located inside the Royal Palace of Genoa, built between 1618 and 1620 by the powerful Balbi family. Inside you can see over 200 paintings exhibited in the two noble floors, a collection of ancient and modern sculptures, such as those by Filippo Barodi, one of the most famous sculptors of the Baroque Genoese. In addition, we can also find a collection of Genoese, Piedmontese and French furniture dating back to the middle of the 17th century until the beginning of the 20th century.

Savona - Museums

Quadreria del Seminario Vescovile

The Framework of the Episcopal Seminary is a collection that includes about 100 works dating from the 15th to the 20th century, of which also sculptural presences. It is a rich collection of furnishings and paintings arranged along the corridors and in some rooms of the Seminary. The Quadreria can be visited only by reservation. The Framework of the Episcopal Seminary is a museum in which paintings, sculptures and furnishings are exhibited. All this heritage is the result of donations, especially the voluminous one by Agostino Cortese. Among the most important paintings present are a 15th-century polyptych and a Holy Family attributed to Van Dyck. However, there are other works, such as those by Gio Battista Carlone, Gioacchino Assereto and del Grechetto.

Savona - Walls, towers and gates

Torre del Brandale

The Tower was built around the 11th century and was one of the most important in the city at that time. After it was purchased by the municipality at the beginning of the 14th century, it had several modifications: the bell was added to it and was lowered more than 20 meters, which changed its original appearance. On the façade are the illustration of the Virgin and the coats of arms of the feuds reached the domination of the locality in the '300.

Laigueglia - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di San Matteo

The church of San Matteo is the parish church of Laigueglia. This is an example of religious architecture of the late Ligurian Baroque, but completely rebuilt several times during the eighteenth century. The church contains numerous works of pictorial art, almost all dating back to the seventeenth century and created by local authors. The church is attached to the oratory of Santa Maria Maddalena, which in turn preserves several works.

Finale Ligure - Historic Centres

Finalborgo Aria da Marchesi

Finalborgo is part of the urban nuclei of the town of Finale Ligure. Until 1927 it was an autonomous municipality and was later unified with the other municipalities to constitute today's municipality of Finale Ligure. It developed in the Middle Ages being at that time the capital of the Marquisate of Finale and is still part of the narrow elite of the most beautiful villages in Italy. The ancient defensive and community conception survives in the network of the streets, arranged perpendicular to each other to form fascinating glimpses in contained spaces.

Calice al Cornoviglio - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Calice o Doria-Malaspina

It is a building built for the defensive purpose around the 11th century. Today the castle is home to municipal, tourist offices and the Environmental Education Center. But it also hosts other institutions. In fact, on the remaining two floors there is the Beekeeping Museum, the David Beghe Picture Gallery and the Pietro Rosa Museum. It is still in excellent condition, tourists can see it in its original structure.

Monterosso al Mare - Churches and places of worship

Santuario Nostra Signora di Soviore

Situated at 4 km from Monterosso, it was founded in the 14th century with contribution of local residents, who considered it as their own pilgrimage destination. Inside the beautiful church,which still attracts many visitors and devotees, a valuable historical organ Agati offers the occasion for fine concerts. The Sanctuary of Soviore is part of a track solely dedicated to sanctuaries, since each of the five village situated in Cinque Terre has a local religious church for pilgrimages.

Sanremo - Churches and places of worship

Santuario Nostra Signora D.Costa

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Coast also known as ``Madonna della Costa`` is located on a panoramic hill of the city. A place very dear to the Sanremesi, for its fame of protection from dangers and for being miraculous. In 1630 there was a reconstruction in Baroque style due to a sailor. The dome was built between 1770 and 1775. Inside we can see a decoration with marbles, stuccoes, painted frescoes and sculptures by artists: Anton Maria Maragliano, Domenico Fiasella, Cesare Procaccini and Bartolomeo Guidobono.

Imperia - Castles, palaces and mansions

Villa Grock

Villa Grock was the accommodation of Adrien Wettach, a well-known Swiss circus, until 1959. He was so impressed by the city of Imperia that he bought the villa in 1920, which became his permanent residence until the end of his days. When Grock died the villa, with the beautiful garden, they represented the testimony of the strength and melancholy of the so-called 'King of Clowns'. Today the villa houses in its interior the Clown Museum and the park is a point of reference for tourists.

Imperia - Monuments

Parasio

The Parasio is in Porto Maurizio, in the area that starts from Piazza del Duomo, where the largest church in the whole of Liguria stands: the Cathedral of San Maurizio. It is the village with the largest number of historical monuments: just think of the Palazzo Pagliari of the fifteenth century, built on even older structures; at Palazzo Guarnieri of the 17th century, the convent of Santa Chiara, founded in 1365, with the famous Lodges dating back to 1714. The Parasio offers a wonderful view both to the mountains and the sea.

Campo Ligure - Museums

Museo della Filigrana

The Filigree Museum is located in the headquarters of the former House of Justice. The exhibition is divided into four floors, where the objects are arranged according to their origin, making the characteristics and differences between the different craft schools more visible. Today, the Museum contains about two hundred materials of local craftsmanship and goldsmiths, thanks also to a nucleus of collections from the collection of Pietro Carlo Bosio.

Campomorone - Museums

Museo di Paleontologia e Mineralogia

The museum consists of three halls in which the exhibitions are held, very different from each other. At the entrance there is a case that contains phosphorescent materials that change color in the light. The second show shows discoveries of different sizes, such as Bison Priscus's leftover leather, and the tooth of Elefas Primigenius. The third room reproduces the life of the first hominids and the community of primitive men. Archaeology workshops give the opportunity to move through time, paint beasts and sign parts of the cave.

Genoa - Castles, palaces and mansions

Villa del Principe

The Villa del Principe is located in the center of the city and is an ancient three-storey building. Previously it was the private residence of Prince Admiral Andrea Doria, today it is one of the city's main historic buildings. The rooms are furnished with furniture from the period of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, instead the gallery exhibits a cycle of tapestries from the sixteenth century. Observing the interior of the palace, we notice the influence of Spanish art, due to economic and political relations with Spain.

Genoa - Churches and places of worship

La Commenda di San Giovanni di Prè

The Commenda di San Giovanni di Prè is located in the Genoese district of Prè and represents a building of Catholic worship in the Ligurian city. The structure includes two Romanesque-style churches and a three-story building called the Commenda, which identifies with the convent and the hospitable. In fact, at the time of the Third Crusade, Friar William, a member of the Jerosolimitani Knights, built the complex to use it as a shelter for pilgrims.

Genoa - Castles, palaces and mansions

Forte Puin

Fort Puin is located in the city of Genoa and dates back to the early nineteenth century, it was built between 1815 and 1830, with the main purpose of defending the northern part of the city. Its construction anticipates the other strong neighbors of the area. Thanks to a restoration that dates back to the 60s, today it is in excellent state of preservation and can be visited to the public. The Fort is the property of the State Property of the Municipality of Genoa.

Genoa - Castles, palaces and mansions

Forte Richelieu

Fort Richelieu was raised in the second half of the 18th century by the Spanish engineer Jacque de Sicre. On 16 November 1747 the fort took the name of Marshal Richelieu and work began on the construction of the complex, which immediately became a strategic point for the defense of Genoa. In the 19th century, during French rule, the structure of the fort was enlarged. The property has a drawbridge at the entrance and a central courtyard, where the two-story barracks overlook.

Vobbia - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello della Pietra

It is located in a particular and very suggestive position, between two spurs of rocky conglomerate. Precisely for this particular position it is counted among the most visited points of cultural attraction of the Antola Regional Natural Park. It is also part of the Italian national monuments. This construction had the function of defensive and dwelling. Today it is still in good condition and can be visited, but it is only reachable on foot.

Genoa - Cemeteries

Cimitero Monumentale di Staglieno

The Monumental Cemetery of Staglieno was conceived by the architect Carlo Barabino, but the structure was executed after his death by his student Giovanni Battista Resasco. Work began in 1844 in the area of Villa Vaccarezza in Staglieno, not very far from the town of Genoa. Resasco had the objective of maintaining the rectangular structure conceived by Barabino and aroused the admiration of contemporaries for the scenography and architecture of the Pantheon. Among the tombs we include that of Campodonico and Senator Tito Orsini.

Genoa - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Podestà

Palazzo Podestà also known as Palazzo Lomellini is located in the historic center of Genoa. It was built between 1559 and 1565 by Giovanni Battista Castello, who belonged to one of the most powerful families in the city. The building's prospectus is decorated with stucco, the portal is in marble with Doric columns and the inscription “SAPIENTIA AEDIFICABITUR DOMUS” (the house will be built wisely). Inside, the frescoes by B. Parodi, Lorenzo De Ferrari and Giacomo Boni are preserved.

Genoa - Cultural centers

Loggia dei Mercanti

The Merchants Lodge was built between 1589 and 1595, by the architect Andrea Ceresola, but the origins of the building date back to the Middle Ages, when the Fathers of the Genoese Municipality wanted a building for settle the Piazza Banchi in which the trading of goods and currencies were carried out. The structure has a rectangular plan with Doric columns that support the vault. Inside, we also find a fresco created by Pietro Sorri from the 16th century, depicting the Madonna enthroned with the Child.

Cervo - Churches and places of worship

Parrocchiale S. Giovanni Battista

The church of San Giovanni Battista is a place of Catholic worship of Cervo. The church is home to the homonymous parish of the vicariate of Diano Marina of the Diocese of Albenga-Imperia. The parish, named after St. John the Baptist, was built between the seventeenth and eighteenth century and is also known by the local name “dei Corallini”, because it was erected also thanks to the proceeds of fishing for the coral. The building is considered one of the major monuments in Baroque style on the Western Ligurian Riviera.

Genoa - Churches and places of worship

Santuario di Santa Caterina

Genoa is well known by many due to the point of owning a Sanctuary. This is a gratifying example of why it is termed by some people as a city with artistic attractions. It has a Genoese school of 16th century, which has the urn that belongs to Santa Caterina Fieschi Ardorno. This person died in the year 1510. She later became a saint by 1737 and from her work their rose her Saint Patron as the head of all the health organizations in Italy. These included hospitals and dispensaries. People still celebrate her job on 12th September each year

Genoa - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Balbi Senarega

Palazzo Balbi-Senarega is located in the historic center of Genoa and was founded by two brothers Giacomo and Pantaleo Balvo. The building contains two apartments located one above the other in order to make more effective use of the space. Baroque art is distinguished above all from the decorations of the second floor Nobile and from the garden of the building characterized by the wide Baroque spatiality and the bright colonnades. Today, the building is home to the departments of the University of Genoa.

Imperia - Churches and places of worship

Oratorio di Santa Croce

Oratory of Santa Croce was built in 1690 by Marco Aicardi, and is the home of the Brotherhood of SS. Trinity. It was built to free the Christian prisoners in possession of the Turks. On the ground floor there are false arches, which are reminiscent of those of the main colonnade. At the rear is the triangular bell tower, surrounded by a characteristic seventeenth-century tip. Inside it we find erratic sculptures, such as the Pila dell'Acqua Santa, and several illuministic frescoes.

Imperia - Churches and places of worship

Oratorio di San Leonardo

The Oratory of San Leonardo, also known as the Oratory of Santa Caterina, dates back to the seventeenth century. After a significant restoration especially outside, the church returned to being a historic center of Porto Maurizio and an element of great importance of the historical and archaeological heritage of Imperia. In the church you can admire the best paintings by Gregorio Ferrari of Porto Maurizio: the Death of San Giuseppe by Sebastiano Conca; the Sorrows and the purgant souls; the statue of San Domenico and a chapel inside which you can find a small museum with the artifact of the Saint.

Isola del Cantone - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Spinola-Migliacco

The Spinola-Migliacco Castle is assumed to have been built between the fourteenth and sixteenth centuries, but there is no precise date. It became the property of the Malaspina in 1235, and then moved to the Spinola in 1256. Today, the building has a square base, particularly thick walls and two circular towers, from which you access the passenger compartment. It is currently owned by the heirs of the Mignacco family, who deal with keeping it in good condition and preserving its original structure.

Genoa - Museums

Padiglione del Mare e della Navigazione

The Genoa Sea and Navigation Pavilion is one of the most innovative museums in Genoa and is located on the third floor of the Cotton Warehouses, near the Aquarium. The purpose of the Museum is to tell the maritime story of Genoa and Liguria in general, starting from the sixteenth century to the early twentieth century. In fact, we find representations of vintage boats and rooms dedicated to Andrea Doria and Cristoforo Colombo. In addition, real-size plastics are also exhibited that resume the different workings in shipbuilding.

Genoa - Museums

Villa Croce

The palace was donated to the City of Genoa by the Croce family to be transformed into a museum. In this structure there are more than 3,000 works of Italian and foreign abstract art, of some of the most important artists in this artistic field. The museum consists of three floors. On the ground floor is the bookstore, a conference room and a library. Instead, contemporary art exhibitions are preserved on the first floor. Today it is among the most visited museums in the area.

Genoa - Walls, towers and gates

Forte San Giuliano

Fort San Giuliano was raised between 1819 and 1836, on the coast of Genoa that went between the promontory of San Giuliano and Punta Vagno. As can be seen, the fort takes its name from the homonymous promontory. The fort was built with the aim of protecting the east coast of Genoa from the landings of enemies. The structure was composed of two barracks and surrounded by a moat. Part of the structural body was also the drawbridge that is still present with the relative drive mechanisms.

Genoa - Castles, palaces and mansions

Forte Santa Tecla

The Fort of Santa Tecla was built by the engineer Jacques De Sicre in 1747, on the basis where the church of Santa Tecla stood, from which it takes its name. The fort was part of the fortification work of the city of Genoa, and its structure is imposing and majestic. There is, with a courtyard, where stands the barracks divided into three floors. On the upper floors are the accommodations and a passage leading to the southern ramparts used as warehouses.

Andora - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Andora (Paraxo)

The Castle of Andora is located on a hill in the Ligurian municipality of Andora, in the province of Savona. From the very beginning, it was called Paraxo. The building dates back to 1200. Over the years, the castle has passed into the hands of several noble families. The monument is among the most visited and renowned in the province, despite the fact that there are only the ruins of the walls and defensive towers. Today the castle belongs to individuals.

Ortonovo - Museums

Museo Archeologico Nazionale

The National Archaeological Museum of Ortonovo is located in the area of excavations of the locality of Luni and is curated by the Superintendence for Archaeological Heritage of Liguria. The museum area houses artifacts such as statues, tableware and glass found in the excavations as well as reconstructions of the Domus Lunensi. A particular section is dedicated to the sacred architecture of the Capitolium and to the Sanctuary of the Moon Goddess.

Genoa - Museums

Museo di Architettura e Scultura Ligure di Sant'Agostino

The museum of Sant'Agostino is located at the premises of the cloister of an Augustinian convent dating back to 200 in Genoa. The exhibition consists of sculptures in stone, wood, marble and metal. In addition, you can find ceramics, elements of architectural sculpture, various works of pictorial art consisting of frescoes, etc. The sculptures represent a long period ranging from the 2nd century to the VII century. The collections are composed of works donated, purchased, transferred or inherited from individuals and city religious institutions.

Genoa - Museums

Museo di Santa Maria di Castello

The construction of the museum was born of the idea of grouping all the works, without a location following the transformations of the church and the convent. The first tracks date back to 1959. The museum covers an area of 400 square meters and is divided into 12 rooms. The works on display belong both to the Castle of Santa Maria and other monasteries and convents. You can admire ancient finds, Russian icons of the 19th and 20th century, objects of use and furnishings, as well as fifteenth-century marble.

Genoa - Museums

Museo d'Arte Contemporanea di Villa Croce

The museum of Villa Croce is located in the district of Carignano, inside a park open to the public and was donated to the City Council by the Croce family, with the aim of being transformed into a museum. The building was built following the model of the neoclassical architectural structure and houses more than 3000 works of painting, sculpture, photography and iconography of Italian contemporary and abstract art and foreign of the '900.

Genoa - Museums

Civico Museo Biblioteca dell'Attore del Teatro

The Actor Library Museum was founded in 1966, as part of the Teatro Stabile in Genoa and established in 1971. The goal was the historical and critical study of the theater and the condition of the actor from the 18th century onwards. The library contains 38,200 volumes, of which part are on theatrical topic and a part on Italian and foreign cinema. For each theatrical text of the various works of the library there is also a filing by author, by topic and by title. The archive is open to the public.

Genoa - Museums

Museo dell'Accademia Ligustica di Belle Arti

The Museum of the Ligurian Academy of Fine Arts was inaugurated in 1980 by the initiative of Gianfranco Bruno. The most substantial collection is the material found from the nineteenth century until the middle of the twentieth century, at the request of the Marquis Marcello Durazzo. Inside there are exhibition halls, several paintings by famous artists such as Domenico Piola and Ansaldo and there are also artistic productions such as those of Rayper and Luxoro.

Chiavari - Museums

Quadreria della Società Economica

The Economic Society Quadreria is based on the second floor of the building of the homonymous society located in Chiavari. The exhibition hall collects about two hundred works including sculptures, drawings and paintings dated from the end of the fifteenth century to the present day. There are also works by Chiavari artists and from the Flemish school such as Frans Fracken II and the school of Quentin Metsys with his work 'Lamentation of Christ'.

Ortonovo - Archaeological Sites

Antica Città Romana di Luni

The Ancient Roman City of Luni was founded in 177 BC by two thousand Roman settlers during the wars with the Apuan Ligures. Its strategic geographical position meant that the port of the city became an important commercial port for the transport of the white marble of the Apuan Islands to Rome. After the various destruction that occurred over the centuries, some parts of the ancient city still remain, such as the Capitolum, the Paleo-Christian Basilica of Santa Maria di Luni and the amphitheater dating back to the first century A.D.

La Spezia - Churches and places of worship

Cattedrale di Cristo Re

The construction of the cathedral dates back to 1975 in a strategic point of the city with the purpose of the unification of the historic districts with the eastern ones. The outside has the form of a hyperboloid to a flap. The 50m diameter drum cover supports the wall and unloads the weight towards the steel structure of the joints. The interior receives light from the glass window of the eye in the center of the dome, which combined with the original frescoes make the cathedral the most important Catholic religious place in the city.

Lerici - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di San Terenzo

Built on a rocky territory by the inhabitants of the village around 1400 on an ancient existing tower that served to guard the sea from pirate invasions. In different times, the castle has undergone changes. Over the centuries, the castle has been a real defender from attacks coming from the sea. Today, the original structure has remained with three circular turrets, the entrance and a quadrangular tower. The castle is open to public visits.

Savona - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo della Rovere

Built in 1495 and finished in the '500, it is the largest building in the historic center of Savona. In 1507 the palace was used as accommodation for the nobles. During 1673 it was used as a convent for the Poor Clares, which then also became the owners of it. At the beginning of the 19th century he assumed the role of the seat of the Napoleonic Prefecture. The interior has a hallway decorated with the same rounds of antiquity. Today the building is state-owned. In the chapel attributed to the Courthouse, there is a fresco depicting Napoleon's Apotheosis.

Savona - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Ferrero-Grassi-Lamba Doria

The Palazzo Lamba Doria is a stately residence of the '500. Outside you can see the marble portal embellished by the acefale figures that were taken from the destroyed Palazzo Grimaldi. The interior, on the other hand, was further enriched by frescoes and majolica by the Savonese and Albisolese furnaces. The building was bought by the Chamber of Commerce in 1952. After the restoration finished in 1958, the palace became the seat of the Chamber of Commerce, a role it also plays currently.

Montoggio - Churches and places of worship

Santuario di Nostra Signora delle Tre Fontane

The cult building is divided into two bodies, the first includes an atrium and a cantonia, area of the church in which the singers take place, in which there is a working organ from 1894. The second body consists of three parts, naves. Inside there are about fifty paintings of folk art, presumably from the 19th century, on the altar, located in the central nave, we find a wooden statue depicting the Madonna.

Pornassio - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di San Dalmazzo

The bell tower dates back to the '200, while the façade, the portal and the frescoes are from the fifteenth century. Inside there are several works by the artist Giovanni Carnavesio (Pinerolo, 1450 — 1500), a painting on wooden boards (polyptych) painting depicting Saint John the Baptist and San Biagio, a second polyptych with wooden bas-reliefs and finally a small fresco Madonna with the Child placed in the lunette of the Gothic portal.

Ortonovo - Archaeological Sites

Zona Archeologica di Luni

The Archaeological Zone of Luni is located in the center of the alluvial plain that goes from Sarzana to the sea. The city of Luni had the dual function of a port and a military strategic point for controlling the Ligurian and Tuscan coasts. Its geographical position made it one of the most important ports for the Apuan white marble trade. The perimeter of the walls allows a visit to the Paleo-Christian basilica of Santa Maria and the Capitolum.

Liguria: other suggestions for sleeping

Hotel Concordia - >Loano
Hotel Concordia
Loano - Corso Europa, 44
e-mail www +3919668156
The hotel is located in the heart of Loano, a short walk away from the famous caruggi", the characteristic tiny streets of the historical center, and less than 100 meters from the beach. In a refined and always-evolving environment, for over 50 years the Andina family has dedicated passion and enthusiasm to welcoming new guests and "old friends"."
Diana Grand Hotel Alassio - >Alassio
Diana Grand Hotel Alassio
Alassio - Via Garibaldi 110
e-mail www +39182642701
Exquisitely located in the Riviera dei Fiori, Alassio, Italy, Diana Grand Hotel Alassio is a glamorous waterfront hotel with a stunning private beach. Diana Grand Hotel Alassio also boasts a magnificent restaurant, a heated indoor pool, spa, sauna, solarium and a gym. All bedrooms are equipped with satellite TV, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
Hotel la Vela - Castello Rifugio - >Santa Margherita Ligure
Hotel la Vela - Castello Rifugio
Santa Margherita Ligure - C.So Cuneo, 21
e-mail www +39185284771
La Vela Hotel is a little castle built at the end of 19th century on the quiet green area slightly on the hill at about 10 minutes walk from the centre of Santa Margherita.You can see all the Tigullio Gulf
Hotel Gabriella - >Diano Marina
Hotel Gabriella
Diano Marina - Via Dei Gerani, 9
e-mail www +39183403131
Hotel Paradiso - >Sanremo
Hotel Paradiso
Sanremo - Via Roccasterone, 12
e-mail www +39184571211
Hotel Paradiso is located in a quiet area just 100 metres from the beach,from the coastal bike path and just a few steps from the famous Sanremo Casino;this hotel offers its guests spectacular panoramic sea views. Rooms come with air conditioning,satTV,mini bar,direct dial telephone, hair-dryer,safe,free WIFI and more; Superior and DeLuxe rooms have a terrace with panoramic views overlooking the sea,the pool and the exotic park.The Hotel has a garden with exotic plants,a covered parking area for 30 cars,an outdoor heated pool,a sun terrace and in the summer,free use of a private beach,with cabin,umbrella and deckchair included. In our Magnolia Restaurant you can enjoy the traditional flavours of Mediterranean cuisine and a rich breakfast buffet.The dining rooms overlook the garden and are ideal for ceremonies and business lunches. The meeting room is well equipped for conferences and meetings of up to 45 people.The American Bar serves drinks throughout the day on the terrace and by the pool.
Miramare Palace - >Sanremo
Miramare Palace
Sanremo - Corso Matuzia, 9
e-mail www +39184667601
Situated in a charming position, in the middle of the Gulf of Sanremo, overlooking the sea, the Hotel is plunged in a wonderful park rich in tropical forest trees.Provided with a wide carpark, next to the nenowned "Passeggiata Imperatrice", it is connected with the adjacent beaches by a private acces. Indoor swimming-pool with heated sea-water and water gymnastics, opened to the public. International Restaurant with Ligurian kitchen.
Hotel Shelley e delle Palme - >Lerici
Hotel Shelley e delle Palme
Lerici - Via Lungomare Biaggini, 5
e-mail www +39187968204
Hotel Shelley e delle Palme is a classy accommodation venue located in Lerici, right in the heart of the Italian Riviera and within walking distance of the town's picturesque bay and gorgeous beaches. The hotel offers rooms with and without sea views as well as a 2-bedroom apartment. Hotel Shelley delle Palme has its own spa, a rooftop terrace, and a restaurant. Guests can also enjoy access to a nearby golf course.
Agriturismo Santamaria - >Celle Ligure
Agriturismo Santamaria
Celle Ligure - Via Postetta, 35
e-mail www +3919991580
Eurocamping Calvisio - >Finale Ligure
Eurocamping Calvisio
Finale Ligure - Via Calvisio 37
e-mail www +3919601240
Hotel Florenz - >Finale Ligure
Hotel Florenz
Finale Ligure - Via Brunenghi, 124
e-mail www +3919695667
Situated in a quiet location only 900 metres from the sea, and a short walk away the historical medieval town centre, the hotel originally an 18th Century monastery, still maintains its untouched character. The three floors are served by lift, rooms have private facilities, TV and telephone.
Ducale - >Genoa
Ducale
Genoa - Corso Buenos Ayres, 12/23 Sc. Sin.
e-mail www +39(+39)3929349234
HOTEL VILLA SERENA - >Loano
HOTEL VILLA SERENA
Loano - 12. V. G. Carducci
e-mail www +3919675270
Villa Tiffany - >Torriglia
Villa Tiffany
Torriglia - Loc. Santa Maria Del Porto 36
e-mail www +393426262550
A lovely refurbished villa in the style of art-nouveau. Located next to the Antola natural preserve and wonderful Lake Brugneto. Perfect starting point for lots of hikes amidst beautiful nature!
Hotel Riviera - >Diano Marina
Hotel Riviera
Diano Marina - Vl. Torino, 8
e-mail www +39183495888
Restaurant "à la Carte",Breakfast a Buffet,children Menu,vegetables Buffet; bar, tv-dvd Room, solarium,dehor,parking; Rooms with bathroom,telephone.
CAMPING VILLAGGIO VALDEIVA - >Deiva Marina
CAMPING VILLAGGIO VALDEIVA
Deiva Marina - Loc. Ronco
e-mail www +39187824174
Situated at three Kilometres from the sea, surrounded by the typical Mediterranean vegetation. The campsite has a bus connection all year round to the centre of the town of Deiva Marina, from where it is possible to reach by train the best known sights of the Riviera di Levante: the Cinque Terre, Portofino and its Gulf, Genoa. The campsite offers to its guests pitches for caravans, campers and tents, as well as a wide range of accommodations like bungalows, chalets, caravans or mobilhomes. In the campsite you can find the following facilities: bar, restaurant, pizzeria and market, swimming po
B&B Da Giua' - >Apricale
B&B Da Giua'
Apricale - Piazza Vitt. Emanuele Ii, Num 07
e-mail www +393286562885
"From Giuà" is located in the heart of the ancient village of Apricale (from the Latin "Apricus", that is exposed to the sun), one of the most beautiful places in the Ponente Ligure, a few steps from the sea and from the French Riviera, climbing to few kilometers in the hills of the Val Nervia. Named after the grandfather Giuà, so loved and known throughout Apricale and the Bed and Breakfast is known by the affectionate nickname of "the house of the grandparents '.Of recent restructuring, the Pisano family has been able to maintain the quality of' characteristics of the Ligurian architecture, offers double rooms with stunning views of the valley and the village, each with its own bathroom, satellite TV and heating. The wooden beams of the vaulted ceiling, majestic fireplace, the kitchen mirror of an ancient world that seems to have disappeared, make this place a great place to spend relaxing weekends for young people, couples and families, in contact with nature and the old traditions.
Villa Gabry B&B - >Ospedaletti
Villa Gabry B&B
Ospedaletti - Strada Termini, 85
e-mail www +391841956295
HOTEL LUXOR - >Bordighera
HOTEL LUXOR
Bordighera - Via Regina Margherita 34
e-mail www +39184261474
Built in a central and quiet residential area – Near to the sea – All comforts – Rooms with shower, cold and warm water, bathrooms – Central heating – Internet WiFi - Excellent cuisine – Lounge and TV – Distinguished treatment
Affittacamere Casa Danè - >La Spezia
Affittacamere Casa Danè
La Spezia - Via Paleocapa, 4
e-mail www +393473513239
We are a La Spezia city centre B&B, close to the Railway Station (80 metres); the best choice for the visitor of the Cinque Terre (8 minutes by train), Portovenere and Lerici.All our rooms have en suite bathroom, and offer every guest comfort including color TV, hairdryer, safe, air-conditioning, tea/coffee facilities, fridge, free internet Wi-Fi
B&B Ca' Dei Merli - >Vezzano Ligure
B&B Ca' Dei Merli
Vezzano Ligure - Via Termo 59 - Prati Di Vezzano
e-mail www +39187982168
Lido Resort - >Finale Ligure
Lido Resort
Finale Ligure - Lungomare Migliorini, 9
e-mail www +39199388013
The Residence Lido Resort is located directly on the Lungomare Promenade of Finale Ligure, in front of the beach, close to shops, supermarkets, cafes and typical restaurants. All the exclusive Studio and one-bedroom apartment are air-conditioned and have a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, kitchen equipped with utensils and appliances, TV, safe, complete linen (sheets, towels, tablecloth) with change on request up to 2 times a week. The Residence formula provides for overnight stay only with consumption and end-of-stay cleaning, linen. Children: free baby kit on request Bike Friendly: bike room dedicated to private bikes with video surveillance, laundry with free washing machine and dryer, information , washing area. City bikes at free disposal some with rear child seat available In the bathing season: private beach in front free for guests (deck chairs, sun lounger and umbrella from the 5th and rear row). Private Parking area at 450 meters by reservation with extra charge. Rooftop lounge on the 7th floor magnificent 360 ° view of the Gulf of Finale.

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