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Abbey of Ferrania

Abbey of Ferrania and parish church of Saints Peter and Paul is one of the oldest settlements in the area. The structure, located in the …

Baptistery of Albenga

Early Christian antiquity, built in the 5th Century, it is the oldest existing Ligurian building and one of the best preserved baptistery in Italy, thanks …

Basilica of San Calocero (St Calogerus) in Albenga

Located outside the old town, near the mountain San Martino. Early Christian planting, today we can only see some remains of the structure, which emerged …

Early Christian Basilica of San Vittore (Saint Victor) in Albenga

Located outside the old town, dating back to Early Christian Ara (4th Century), it was built above a necropolis of the Roman imperial period. The …

Bishop Palace in Brugnato

Adjacent to the Cathedral, the Bishop Palace was the ancient residence of the bishop of the diocese of Brugnato and we find evidence of the …

Bishop’s Palace in Albenga

Ancient site of the Curia and Museum of Sacred Art, it is a 13th Century plant and thanks to recent excavations it has been possible …

Borgio Verezzi’s religious architecture

San Pietro (St Peter)'s parish church: the church was built on the remains of the ancient Burgum Albinganeum castle in 1789 with the completion …

Castle of the Clavesana of Castelvecchio

Built on the top of a hill, overlooking the village from the top. The primary quadrangular plant with towers was wanted by the Marquis of Clavesana …

Castle of the Lizard of Apricale

Built in the tenth century by the Counts of Ventimiglia, owners of the feud, it passed in successive periods to the Doria, a noble Genoese …

Castle of Varigotti

Located in a dominant position above the Cape of Varigotti, it is built with debris from the Byzantine castrum of VII-IX century. The sighting tower, still …

Castle Square Pigna

Located in the centre of the village, Piazza Castello (Castle Square) is Pigna's summit public space. It owes its name to the ancient castle located …

Cathedral of Albenga

Early Christian building, located in the heart of the old town, it is dedicated to St Michael Archangel. Built along with the baptistery, adjacent to …

Cathedral of Saints Peter, Lawrence and Colombano in Brugnato

Located in the historic centre of Brugnato, it was originally an ancient cemetery basilica, which in the seventh century was refounded by the monks of …

Church of Madonna del Rosario (Our Lady of the Rosary) at Toirano

The church of the Madonna del Rosario is located in the old town of Toirano. At the site, there was an oratory of the Disciplinants …

Church of Saint Bernard

Located at the entrance of the small village, built in stone, it was erected in 1300 and dedicated to Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. The finely …

Church of Saint Dalmas in Triora

From Piazza della Collegiata you get to the church of Saint Dalmas, which today is very different from the original building dating back to the …

Church of Saint George in Dolceacqua

Built in the historic centre, the church of Saint George was built in 1100 and has a Romanesque structure, recognizable by the façade and the …

Church of Saint George in Moneglia

Near the castle of Monleone, there is the church of Saint George, with the adjoining cloister, built in medieval times and officiated for over two …

Church of Saint Lawrence in Varigotti

The church of Saint Lawrence the Old is a building of medieval origins, positioned on a cliff overlooking the sea, on an ancient path that …

Church of Santa Maria (St Mary) in Fontibus

Built in the heart of the old town, next to the cathedral, its origins date back to the Middle Ages, undergoing expansion and subsequent construction …

Church of the Nativity of Virgin Mary in Lingueglietta

Architectural complex of medieval origins dating back to the thirteenth century. The building has a characteristic façade, where the signs of the subsequent restoration and …

Collegiate of Our Lady of the Assumption in Triora

Via Roma leads to the central square where the Collegiata dell'Assunta (Collegiate of the Assumption) is located, a large Romanesque-Gothic church with three naves, restored …

Doria’s Castle in Dolceacqua

Built in 1151 by the Counts of Ventimiglia, the Doria’s Castle has undergone numerous transformations over the centuries. The original feudal system, defended at the …

Fortress-Church of Saint Peter in Lingueglietta

The fortress-church of Saint Peter is the most significant and symbolic monument of the village of Lingueglietta. Unique building of its kind, turned into a …

Gate and bridge of Gaietta in Millesimo

The Gaietta bridge, also called the old bridge, and Millesimo icon, is mentioned in the foundation document of the village dated November 9, 1206, although …

House of the Millesimo Foundation

Owned by Notary Giacomo Pistone, in the underlying porch, the foundation deed of the new hamlet of Millesimo was signed. The document, dated November 9, …

Mechanical Nativity Scene of Campo Ligure

An attraction worthy of note, not to be missed during the Christmas period, is undoubtedly the mechanized nativity scene, which is set up every year …

Millesimo Municipal Palace

Already noble building of the Del Carretto family, it was built around the 12th Century and restored in 1580. Praiseworthy are the rooms of the …

Monastery of Santo Stefano (St Stephen) in Millesimo

Originally owned by the monastery of San Pietro (St Piter) of Savigliano, it was donated in 1216 to the Cistercian monks of Santa Maria (St …

“Tra i Mondi” (Between Worlds) Contemporary Art Park

The park/museum, which offers a magnificent view of the town of Lingueglietta and of San Lorenzo al Mare’s marina, houses the home-workshop of artist Carin …

Monks’ Palace

The Monks’ Palace was acquired by the monks in 1607. It was used by them as accommodation during the frequent visits to Seborga. Today it …

Museo PassaTempo a Rossiglione

Il Museo PassaTempo è un luogo in cui il tempo si è fermato, a pochi chilometri dal centro di Genova. Un’ampia raccolta di motocicli e oggetti …

Museum of Filigree of Campo Ligure

The Museum of the Filigree of Campo Ligure is one of a kind in Italy and probably in the world! Inside, there is not only the …

Museum of Musical Instruments of Seborga

An exhibition consisting of 135 valuable musical instruments dating from 1744 to 1930, divided into aerophones, chordophones, idiophones, membranophones and mechanical instruments (such as the …

Not to Be Missed in Zuccarello

Church of Saint Barth Located in the historic centre of the village, the parish church was erected in 1200 and today we can see it with …

Old Palace and tower of the Municipality of Albenga

Located within the town hall, which is part of the ancient city's medieval tower. The building is a 14th-century building with an external Ghibelline decoration, …

Old Town of Finalborgo

One of the most beautiful villages of Italy is the most interesting of the historical nucleuses of Finale Ligure; Built by Henry II, it was …

Old town of Verezzi

Perched on the hill of the Orera, the "Saracen" village is a harmonious set of four different villages (Poggio, Piazza, Roccaro, Crosa), characterized by pink …

Oratory of Saint Catherine in Cervo

The oratory of Saint Catherine is located in the historic centre, built around the thirteenth century and had parochial functions. No longer used for worship, …

Oratory of Saint Mary Magdalene

Built alongside the parish church, the oratory of Saint Mary Magdalene features a rectangular plan, built in the 17th Century on the remains of a …

Oratory of Saints Sebastian and Roch in Campo Ligure

At the entrance of the village there is the baroque oratory of Saints Sebastian and Roch, built in 1647, where on the first part of …

Oratory of the Disciplinants in Moneglia

According to a nineteenth-century epigraph, placed at the top of the entrance gate, we read that the foundation of the building designated as the Oratory …

Palace Costa Del Carretto in Balestrino

Located in the old town of the village, today it is called the palace of the Vescovado and was built in the sixteenth Century. Inside …

Paper Museum of Mele

The Paper Museum was inaugurated in 1997 as evidence of the ancient tradition of paper art, which has had so much importance for the economic …

Parish Church of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Dolceacqua

Dating back to the fifteenth century, the Parish Church of Saint Anthony the Abbot incorporates a square angular tower deriving from the ancient walls and …

Parish Church of Saint Joseph Baptist in Cervo

Imposing work by G.B. Marvaldi, who began designing it in 1686, it is one of the most representative buildings of Ligurian baroque style. The church …

Parish Church of Saint Martin of Tours

The parish church of Saint Martin of Tours was built in the seventeenth century by architect Arturo Fieschi. Dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours, it …

Parish Church of Saint Mary of the Assumption in Santo Stefano d’Aveto

The parish church of Saint Mary of the Assumption, located in the village of Allegrezze, is in the main square of the village and dates …

Parish Church of Saint Mathew in Laigueglia

The parish church of San Matteo was erected in the 18th Century, and is one of the most significant baroque style churches of the Western …

Parish Church of Saint Nicholas in Perinaldo

Built on the ruins of an earlier medieval building, the parish church of Saint Nicholas of Bari was enlarged in the 1400s thanks to the …

Parish Church of San Lorenzo (St Lawrence) in Cairo Montenotte

It was first mentioned on May 4, 1190. It was expanded after the plague of 1630 to fulfil a vow made by the parishioners, ending …

Parish Church of San Martino (St Martin) di Tours in Toirano

The church of San Martino di Tours, a medieval plant, has a bell tower of 1300, with planes of ogival windows and a castellated crowning. …

Parish Church of SS Assunta di Castelvecchio

Located in the historic centre of Castelvecchio, it has a 14th-century original plant. The building was upgraded to the baroque style in 1600, featuring important …

Parish Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary

Built in the eighteenth century to replace the previous one, erected in the sixteenth century, the church was designed by architect Sebastiano Boccaccio and preserves …

Parish Church of the Purification of Virgin Mary in Apricale

The parish church of the Purification of Virgin Mary (Purificazione di Maria Vergine) is located in the heart of the historic centre, in front of …

Religious architecture in Castelbianco and its surroundings

Parish church of the Assumption: built in the 18th Century, in baroque style, it is the parish church of the village. Inside, it features …

Saint Michael Parish Church in Pigna

Located on the top of the village, the parish church of Saint Michael was built on a pre-existing nucleus during the medieval period by Giorgio …

Sanctuary of Madonna of Guadalupe in Santo Stefano d’Aveto

Sanctuary of the Madonna of Guadalupe, formerly church of Saint Stephen the Protomartyr, is the only sanctuary in Italy dedicated to the Madonna of Guadalupe. …

Sanctuary of Maria Regina Mundi

Originally known as the oratory of Santa Maria Maddalena (St Mary Magdalene), it was built in the 17th Century. The interior has a single baroque …

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Pontelungo in Albenga

Today's building, erected in the 18th Century in Baroque style, has an important triptych of the sixteenth Century by Giovanni Barbagelata. Inside, every year, there …

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