Since its founding in the fourth century, the city of Savona had a considerable commercial and maritime role, thanks to its strategic geographical position; and both during Roman domination and during the Byzantine he detached himself as an important knot port and military.

Savona can be considered a real pearl of the beautiful Ligurian Riviera: it is rich in history and beautiful in nature, this city of sea is truly fascinating and offers beautiful places to visit, starting from the historic center of medieval origin, which deserves for the architectural finesse of the many monuments and palaces that tell the historical importance of Savona.

Do not miss a visit to: Palazzo della Rovere, built in 1495; the & lt; strong>12th century Brindale Tower; the Medieval Palace of the Carretto and the Civic Art Gallery in its interior; the < strong> Torre di Leon Pancaldo and the interesting Priamar fortress of the 16th century, with the wonderful panorama of the Ligurian Gulf.

There are also beautiful churches of considerable historical importance, among which: the 17th century Baroque church of Sant'Andrea; Duomo, built at the behest of Pope Sixtus IV and consecrated to Our Lady of the Assumption; the oratory of Santa Maria di Castello, built in 1544, adorned in a beautiful Rococo style.

A walk around the country will reveal an endless number of trattorias, restaurants, cafes and small boutiques that they deserve a lot and where you can taste a delicious typical local product: the Chinotto Savonese.