Let's investigate a bit about its history and its architectural beauties. The inhabitants of Noli were skilled merchants and sailors, and had organized a real efficient fleet, which put the country at the level of the most ancient and renowned marinating cities such as Genoa, Albenga or Savona. He participated in the First Crusade obtaining considerable riches, through the conclusion of treaties with the principles of Antioch and with the King of Jerusalem. Thanks to this he had a long period of economic prosperity. So the Maritime Republic of Noli was born, which allied with the most important one in Genoa. In 1239 Pope Gregory IX, for the help given by the city in the war against Frederick II, made Noli a bishopric see. During the period of splendor, the Republic of Noli was much larger, but its power will end at the end of the fourteenth century, since its geographical position that made it a natural shelter for ships, was not better suited to the increased traffic and isolated it without the possibility of expanding any more, even for lack of space on earth. The Nolese then turned from great sailors into quiet fishermen as they are still today.

Historical events also have an influence on architecture: in Noli you enter through the Porta di Piazza, protected by a bulwark called “rivellino”. In the square is located the majestic Palazzo Comunale which has on the facade towards the sea, four pointed polyphors and the sundial recently restored. Through the promenade of Levante you reach Piazza Dante where the Nolesi donated the Torre della Marina, the most beautiful tower in the city, by thanks, to Agostino Viale, Senator of Genoa, who was sent from the Doge to bring order and peace back to the city. Viale then had a building built with a ball of an English cannon set in the façade, the only testimony of the cannonship of 1808, by the English Navy.

You should definitely visit the Castle of Monte Ursino formed by a fence that has the shape of an irregular polygon that surrounds and closes the majestic circular building: on its sides you can see only the remains of two towers. Interesting a visit to the monumental Bishop's Palace, also on Mount Ursino next to which you can admire the Church of Our Lady of Graces, built in the '600, on those which were the remains of a “pervetustum shapeless templum” as reported by the tombstone on the façade.

The medieval village of Noli is immersed in a magnificent green setting: it is surrounded by hills covered with beautiful and silvery olive trees, well-kept vineyards, small gardens, meadows with bright colors flowers, symbols of green Liguria.

So far we have made a historical and cultural excursus of the city: Noli not only offers buildings and historical testimonies, but makes available to its welcome guests also have many beautiful equipped beaches and a beautiful and rich sea always clear! Noli, in fact, located in the western Ligurian Riviera, in a beautiful cove that is closed by the Island of Bergeggi and by the homonymous head on the mouth of the Luminella stream, is a famous and important seaside resort . It has beautiful beaches with fine white sand.

The sea of Noli is also particularly suitable for those who want to do suggestive scuba diving. In the eyes of a diver there is a rich and wonderful spectacle: the seabed, over 35 meters deep, are rich in fish, seahorses, squid, fishing frogs and even small lobsters. The clarity of these rich waters also allows for beautiful underwater shooting.

The port of Noli has always been, for its particular position, a safe shelter for boats, as it is protected from the winds by the surrounding hills. Even today the harbor is an exclusively fishing landing, equipped with both a pier and a beach equipped and intended for fishing. However, the port offers services including supply of fresh water with public fountains, and electricity with dispensing columns.