Genoa - Walls, towers and gates Lanterna di Genova The first Genovese lighthouse, a magnificent symbol of the city of Genoa, dates back to 1128, and it is on the hill San Begnini. It is believed that in 1449 it was been guarded by Antonio Colombo, uncle of Christopher Columbus.
Alassio - Walls, towers and gates Torre della Coscia The Tower of the Thigh or the so-called Saracen Tower. It is located in the municipality of Alassio in the province of Savona. The tower dates back to 1521. It has an almost circular plan. After the deep restorations it was completed around the 1940s. The building has special architectural and decorative elements of the time. The Tower offers a beautiful panoramic view of the sea shore of Alassio.
Alassio - Walls, towers and gates Muretto di Alassio An idea of Mario Berrini, a painter from Alassio, to decorate the wall. It was his friend, the writer Ernest Hemingway, who laid the first colored tile in 1951.The tiles are now more than 700,posted by more or less famous people.
Savona - Walls, towers and gates Torre Leon Pancaldo Torre Leon Pancaldo is located on the port of Savona. It is considered one of the symbols of the city and is also known as Torre della Quarda or Torretta. The structure, as well as the square, is dedicated to the Savonese navigator Leon Pancaldo. Inside we can also observe a painting from the 18th century representing the coat of arms of the Republic of Genoa.
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.
Finale Ligure - Walls, towers and gates Arco a Margherita Teresa di Spagna The beautiful arch dedicated to Margherita Teresa of Spain was built in 1666 in honor of the bride of Leopold I of Austria. It is worth a souvenir picture.
La Spezia - Walls, towers and gates Porta Principale dell'arsenale The main door of the La Spezia arsenal is one of the most important and ancient bases of the Italian Navy. The door is located in the Gulf of La Spezia, in the central western area, very close to the historic center of the city. This construction was built at the behest and intuition of Napoleon Bonaparte.
La Spezia - Walls, towers and gates Mura Trecentesche The fourteenth-century walls of the city of La Spezia date back to the Middle Ages and today they are clearly visible. For what's left of it, the Walls were cleared of the weeds and the black patina that covered it. They are among the typical monuments of the maritime city.
Arcola - Walls, towers and gates Torre Obertenghi The Obertenghi tower, with a pentagonal plan, was erected in the tenth century. Its height exceeds 20 meters, as it was used for surveillance reasons. Even today we notice the Roman elements, despite the restorations it has undergone over the years. It was badly damaged by the bombings during the war, as a result, the current appearance is the result of a series of improvements.
Pornassio - Walls, towers and gates Forte Pozzanghi The two fortifications are located on the right flank of the central defensive system, composed of the Forts Centrale and Bellarasco, completed the military defensive deployment of the entrenched camp of Nava.
Sanremo - Walls, towers and gates Forte di Santa Tecla It was built in 1339 on the ancient remains of the homonymous church in the district of San Martino. Due to the military structure it was often used as a fortification to protect the city of Genoa. It was also used as a prison, during World War I, for Austrian prisoners. It is currently being guarded by Civil Protection volunteers.
Sanremo - Walls, towers and gates Torre della Ciapela The Ciapela Tower or “Torre dei Saraceni” is located in the center of the city, in the Piazza del Mercato. This was built around the 15th century to defend the city from Barbarian assaults, and was renovated after the mid-19th century. The building has a round plan, with a trunk-conical body and numerous openings for the fireplaces and the rifle shop. Many tourists were fascinated by the visit of this property.
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.
Zoagli - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Levante The Tower of Levante was built in the 18th century. After its construction, the building underwent some restorations until 1800, from which it assumed its present appearance. The building has a square structure built of stone with rectangular windows. The tower has been recently restored and today it is home to artistic and cultural organizations.
Ceriale - Walls, towers and gates Torrione medievale The medieval tower of Ceriale, built between 1563 and 1564, is located near the beach and was built with the purpose of defense and sighting.
Chiavari - Walls, towers and gates Torre della Cittadella The Chiavari Castle is a 12th century building. It extends on a hill and was built in order to defend the city and the valley that surround it. The structure has been subjected to expansion and upgrading work and of it has arrived well guarded and currently in good condition only the tower. Today, the property is private and is not accessible to the public.
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.
La Spezia - Walls, towers and gates Porta Castellazzo The Gate dates back to 1887, commissioned by Domenico Chiodo, the captain of the time of the Navy. During the war it was badly damaged, and as a result, it remained in total abandonment. It was Stefano Tinto, its current owner, who restored it and brought it to today's appearance. Today, a homonymous accommodation facility is located in the door shed, open to the public.
Alassio - Walls, towers and gates Torre Gallinara Torre Gallinara was built in 1544, to defend itself from the attacks of the Barbarians and Saracens. The building has a square plan and is structured on two floors. It is located in a park in Liguria, from which we can admire the villages of Cipressa and Arma and the infinite blue of the sea.
Ameglia - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Montemarcello The Tower of Montemarcello, in the province of Ameglia, is located in the homonymous Castle. The Tower gives towards the north entrance of the city. The structure is assumed to date back to 1286 at the behest of Bishop Luni Enrico for purely defensive purposes. Today, the property is in excellent condition and is open to the public and is open to the public.
Andora - Walls, towers and gates Torre Porta The Porta Tower, is located in the resort of Andora and is located near the church of SS. Giacomo and Filippo. Given its architectural elements, we can infer that the church dates back before 1200. The door has a double arch, pointed on the outside and in the center inside, in which there is also a fresco with the Annunciation. The upper part was instead destroyed and rebuilt only in the mid-1800s.
Andora - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Andora The Tower of Andora is part of the homonymous Castle that is located, in fact, in the province of Andora. The structure and the whole castle date back to the 12th century. Fortunately, only the part related to the Tower was preserved intact and intact, moreover, there is very little left.
Bergeggi - Walls, towers and gates Torre Romana ruderi The Roman Tower was built during the Middle Ages. It has a square structure with two naves. It belonged to the Bishop of Savona, but currently there are only the ruins left that are privately owned.
Bergeggi - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Ere In the town of Bergeggi, in the middle of the woods and a beautiful vegetation, there are the ruins of the Tower of Ere. The building was built around the 10th century for defensive functions. The structure could only be reached by passing through the beautiful garden of the residential complex, built in the 1960s. For a long time the structure has been abandoned and currently there are only a few ruins left.
Alassio - Walls, towers and gates Torre Adelasia Torre Adelaisa or Torre di Vegliasco was built between 1400 and 1500 near Alassio. The tower has a cylindrical structure with a poorly highlighted and low base. The original white plaster that covers it, has still remained unchanged. The tower is named after the daughter of Emperor Otto I, Adelaisa, who had married Aleramo, son of the Duke of Saxony. Escaped from the Emperor, they settled in Alaxia, who was later called Alassio.
Laigueglia - Walls, towers and gates Torrione del Cavallo The 'Tower of the Horse' was part of the defensive system built in the mid-sixteenth century. The goal of its construction was to defend the country from the Turkish hordes. At first, the building was composed of three towers, of which only this was left, the largest. The fortification, in the past also used as a prison for seafarers, currently supports a Coffee in its environments.
Loano - Walls, towers and gates Torre Doria The Doria Tower, also known as the Pentagonal Tower, was built in 1602 with the aim of protecting the area. Despite having lived several years of history, the construction is in excellent condition and has a linear and simple structure.
Ortonovo - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Guinigi The Guinigi Tower was built around the fifteenth century and today it turns out to be the bell tower of the church of San Lorenzo di Ortonovo and was part of a castle that stood on the current church. The type of construction recalled the Lunigian towers of circular shape with beccatelli for defense.
Sanremo - Walls, towers and gates Porta San Giuseppe The Gate of St. Joseph was built in the fifteenth century together with the famous walls that include five other doors. The entrance is surmounted by a caditoia and is flanked by a fountain that, after a long period of degradation, have finally been restored.
Sarzana - Walls, towers and gates Porta Romana The Porta Romana di Sarzana is a beautiful example of architecture that is still completely intact. It was built with the aim of preventing enemies from entering the city.
Savona - Walls, towers and gates Torre Aliberti Torre Aliberti dates back to the twelfth century and is located at Palazzo Martinengo. From its strategic position it was used to monitor the traffic on the sea by the merchants of the time. It is currently located on Piazza Salineri and the ancient elements of the facade show its date back to the Middle Ages.
Sestri Levante - Walls, towers and gates Torre Punta Manara The Punta Manara Tower was built in the sixteenth century. Since it was about 140 meters above sea level, it was used as a coastal sighting center. Currently we can see only a few ruins of the Tower.
Ventimiglia - Walls, towers and gates Porta del Vallo It is assumed that the Porta was built at the same time with Castel d'Appius in the thirteenth century. It is a fortified structure, which, at the time, was used to survey the valley. Over the years it was seriously damaged.
Ventimiglia - Walls, towers and gates Torre Porta Canarda The Tower and Porta Canarda were built in the XII century. At that time represented an important point of passage: they were in the road that connected Rome with Spain. The object was built in the Gothic style, and inside there is a plaque depicting the famous characters that have passed under the door. Today it is in a good state of preservation.
Zoagli - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Ponente Zoagli was invaded several times by the Saracen pirates, until in the '500 it was equipped with sighting and defence towers that later became “sanitary towers.” The Western Tower is located on the side of the central beach and is incorporated into the Canevaro Castle, inserted in the circuit of the ancient Patrician villas of the Genovesato.
San Bartolomeo al Mare - Walls, towers and gates Torre Saracena So called as it was used to control any Saracen landings.
Pornassio - Walls, towers and gates Forte Centrale The fort is located directly on the summit of the Colle di Nava is well preserved and still open to visit. Pivot of the defensive system (entrenched field of Nava) was built from 1880 to 1888 in order to prevent any French troops, landed on the coast near Imperia, could head towards the Piedmont and the Po Valley through the road from Oneglia to Ormea.
Pornassio - Walls, towers and gates Forte Bellarasco The Bellarasco Fort, as well as the Central Fort, is located on the summit of the Colle di Nava, is well preserved and still open to visit. Pivot of the defensive system (entrenched field of Nava) was built from 1880 to 1888 in order to prevent any French troops, landed on the coast near Imperia, could head towards the Piedmont and the Po Valley through the road from Oneglia to Ormea.
Albenga - Walls, towers and gates Casa-torre Lengueglia-Doria Consisting of a tower of the '300 that is inclined due to the settlement of the soil and two houses later added.
Savona - Walls, towers and gates Torretta Located in square Leon Pancaldo, built in the fourteenth century at the crossroads of the strategic port, it is considered the symbol of the city.
Alassio - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Vegliasco The Tower of Vegliasco dates back to 967 and it's an ancient property of Aleramo family.This conical tower is depicted in the coat of arms of the city and guards the coast together with another big tower.
Walls, towers and gates Forte Richelmo col di lana - Pornassio The Richelmo military work located on the left flank of the central defensive system, composed of the forts Centrale and Bellarasco, completed the military defensive deployment of the entrenched camp of Nava.
Walls, towers and gates Torre quadrata piazza nuova italia - Ceriale The Square Tower of Ceriale is a fifteenth-century tower, located behind the parish church. This one has a square structure, on three floors with stone and brick walls. In the vicinity you can see some remains of walls.