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Castles around Country of Savona, palaces and mansions

The area around Country of Savona is rich in castles, towers, and historic houses, a strong testimony of medieval architecture. A dense network of manors spreads out over the whole area, in the plains, on the gentle hill slopes and perched on rocky mountains, surrounded by vineyards, beech and chestnut woods. Built in strategic positions, they dominate the surrounding valleys, often with mighty crenellated walls and lively interior decorations made on frescoed walls to recall the opulence of the local noble families. Many can be visited, still others used as homes, and still others only ruins as evidence of a glorious past. Discover with Visititaly, the fortresses, the villas, the forts, the historic buildings, the noble residences and all the places linked to culture in the surroundings of Country of Savona. If you have visited a castle and would like to share your experience with others, please report it here!

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.

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.

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