Camogli - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Dragone The Dragonara Castle or Castel Dragone is a defensive building in Camogli. According to some historical sources, the construction dates from around the first half of the 13th century. The original Castle, perhaps smaller than the current version, was used almost immediately as an excellent sighting and defense center of both the village and the stretch of sea in front of the cliff on the which the manor was erected.
Camogli - Walls, towers and gates Torre Doria The Doria Tower was built in 1562 in honor of Andrea Doria as a sign of gratitude for protecting the village from pirates. On the main facade there is the coat of arms of the Doria family. In the twelfth century the Tower was restored by Oreste Spinola.
Camogli - Historic Centres Centro storico The city of Camogli is cited for the first time in a document in the third century before Christ. The Via Aurelia favored economic development in a natural habitat that is not entirely hospitable. Here you can admire numerous attractions, monuments and sights.
Camogli - Ports Porto di Camogli The port of Camogli managed by the Maritime Authority, is located west of the historic center, and is protected by an external pier. The seabed here are very rocky and the landscape is suggestive.
Camogli - Churches and places of worship Abbazia di San Fruttuoso This fue abbey was built in front of the sea, in the heart of a bay accessible only by foot or by sea, which was built between the tenth and ninth century and today retains much of its original structures.
Camogli - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Nicolò di Capodimonte Built in the Romanesque period in slate, a local stone by the typical black color, it preserves inside traces of medieval frescoes.
Camogli - Churches and places of worship Monastero di San Prospero The Benedictine Monastery of San Prospero was founded in 1883 by Abbot Don Giovanni Schiaffino. Currently the Monastery is inhabited by Fathers. In addition to some paintings of the late nineteenth century, an important library is preserved in the Monastery.
Camogli - Churches and places of worship Santuario di Nostra Signora del Boschetto The sanctuary of Our Lady of the Boschetto is a religious building located in the Gulf of Paradise in Camogli. A place of worship for the believers of the area, it was built in the place where according to popular tradition the Madonna to Shepherdess Angela appeared. A first chapel was then built, followed by the construction of the current sanctuary and convent between 1612 and 1631.
Camogli - Museums Museo Marinaro Gio Bon Ferrari This is where it is told the story of Camogli and its people. It houses three hundred years of history of Marina Sailing Camogliese, of its owners, its Captains and its Sailors.