Walls, towers and gates Country of Imperia

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.

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.

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.

So called as it was used to control any Saracen landings.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.