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SAVONA VARAZZE and the RIVIERA DEL BEIGUA where the sea is a family matter 1
SAVONA, Each town has a table as synopsis of value in terms of Tourism.
Marks are given for Nature, Art and Family to synthesize what is on offer.
VARAZZE
and the RIVIERA
DEL BEIGUA
The towns and sites from Piani di Invrea to Capo di Vado are rich in history Outdoors/Nature Art Family
and traditions. Visitors are spoilt with the choice of what to enjoy, i.e. the The marks are based on Marks are based on relevant Marks are based on services
sea, beautiful green inland spots, excursions, relaxation or fun on the beach. natural resources and resources concerning Art oriented for families,
landscape, including sports and History, including including accommodation
However, nature is the real protagonist of the Riviera del Beigua, i.e. an area,
facilities and excursions. In dedicated itinerary and attractions suitable for
dominated by a mount with the same name, which offers a mild climate all the other words what goes to (museums, monuments, etc.) children and grown-ups.
year round. make an ”active holiday”
Savona is a town to be discovered by walking through its paths and narrow
lanes. It is an ancient place, though open to the future. Majolica and glass are
epitomes of the local crafts. Skilful craftsmen create masterpieces appreciated
all over the world.
2 3
Blue Horizons
4 5
Towards
new
landscapes
6 7
Modernity
meets
History
8 9
Craft is Art
10 11
Traditions to
be discovered
12 13
Varazze Ships: The protago-
nists of its history
In Roman times, the town
already had important ship-
and of San Domenico,
where the ashes of the
Beato Jacopo da Varagine
are kept, are worth visiting.
Tradition and
famous people
The Dominican friar Jacopo
da Varagine was born in
An old tradition of tourism yards and was known as Ad The Sanctuary, dedicated Varazze in 1230. He became
Navalia. The nearby forests to Saint Catherine and the archbishop of Genoa in 1292.
A century old tradition of tourism and a mild climate make of Monte Beigua supplied XIX Century Villa Cilea, He wrote the Legenda Aurea,
Varazze one of the most popular holiday resorts on the Riviera the necessary wood. The home of the famous musician a large collection about
medieval word “Varagine”, Cilea, are not far off. Also saint’s lives which was an
delle Palme even in autumn and winter. Brightly coloured place where ships are made, the oratories, where ancient important source of informa-
historical private beaches (the first, opened in 1887, and was is at the origin of the modern monastic brotherhoods tion for artists and ministers
dedicated to Queen Margherita) can be found along the sea name of Varazze. Such a still meet, are interesting. of the western Christian
front promenade which is rich in palm trees and gardens. tradition is still very much Brotherhood members world. Also from Varazze
alive nowadays and its ship- animate religious processions came Lanzerotto Malocello,
Varazze is a seaside holiday resort famous for the beauty of with artistic crosses and
yards are famous worldwide. who discovered the Canary
its scenery and the variety of what it has to offer. Clubs, from traditional elements of Islands in the XIV Century,
piano bars to discos, ballroom and Latin American dancing Ligurian religiosity. one of which was named
halls guarantee good fun. Enjoy Varazze Theatrical, musical and Lanzarote.
The northern part of the artistic events, held outdoors Saint Catherine of Siena
town preserves what is in summer, are highly was in Varazze in 1376
left of the medieval walls, enjoyable occasions. The fol- and freed the town from
fortified watch towers and the lowing should not be missed: the plague. She became its
façade of the Romanesque Varazze Città delle Donne, patron saint and is celebrated
church of Sant’Ambrogio. a series of cultural, musical on April 30th with a solemn
The Campanin Russu, an and sport events dedicated to procession and a historical
approximate 30m tall bell women; the Festival Interna- pageant. Saint Bartholomew,
tower of the parish church zionale del Mandolino, for patron saint of fishermen, is
of Sant’Ambrogio, today professionals and fans of the celebrated on August 24th.
the symbol of the town, mandolin; Varazze è Lirica, There are many more fetes
is a remarkable example an opera season during which celebrating religious occa-
of Lombard Romanesque famous singers are awarded sions in the local areas and
architecture. The churches the Premio Città di Varazze fine hamlets of Varazze, often
of San Nazario e Celso, with Francesco Cilea. associated with food and
a traditional cloister a risseu wine festivals.
(polychrome cobblestones),
14 15
The Sea Front Eu- The Monastery of
ropa and the Piani Deserto
di Invrea Inland of Varazze, the Mon-
The promenade Europa, on astery of Deserto, a place for
the old train route, is directly meditating and praying, is a
on the sea. It is a five kilome- real spiritual treat. The XVII
tre walk which links Varazze Century Carmelite Convent
to Cogoleto, bordering along contains the Crocifisso Mi-
gardens, small openings, racoloso – Miraculous Cross
rocks and picturesque bays. – made in ivory by an Indian
Its geographical position craftsman, who had become
shelters it from bad weather a Christian, and the Sacra
and makes it sunny also in Pastora by Domenico Fia-
winter. North of the prom- sella. Near the monastery, it
enade, the Piani di Invrea is is possible to enjoy a circular
a residential area on a green botanic path with explana-
hill that gently slopes down tory signs of the flowers and
to the sea. Here, the Mediter- plants. The monastery can be
ranean maquis preserves reached by car through the
its integrity and surrounds hamlet of Casanova and on
the Moorish architecture of foot walking along pleasant
the castle of the Marquises paths. Products, naturally
of Invrea, a very old family produced by the friars, can be
from Genoa who gave their bought here.
name to this location.
Boats and surfing
The new Marina di Varazze,
in the west part of the town,
is one of the largest and
best equipped in Liguria.
On its piers, visitors can
find a village complete with
restaurants and shops, where
walking and shopping are
extremely pleasant. Events,
exhibition and flea markets
are often held here.
The Circolo Nautico and the
Lega Navale provide sailing
courses.
The swell, which forms near
the pier at the mouth of the
Teiro River, allows also for
surfing in Varazze. Varazze
is, in fact, one of the very few
places in the Mediterranean
Sea where this sport can be
enjoyed. Several sports can
also be enjoyed, e.g. trekking, Useful Info
mountain bike cycling, rock
climbing, horse riding, tennis,
Museo del Mare
Mostra Permanente - Sea
bowling and skating. Museum Permanent Display
Marina di Varazze,
Via dei Tornatori
17019 Varazze
Tel. 333 1312333
Touristic Offer
Outdoors/Nature
Art
Family
16 17
Ancient in September. Also full of horse riding among fortified
populations atmosphere is the Infiorata structures which dominate
Beigua was a holy mountain del Corpus Domini when the surrounding area.
for the ancient Ligurians. the streets of the centre Downhill, in the direction
It still preserves rock are decked with flowers. of the sea, is located Stella
inscriptions, cut in the first which is made up by five
centuries of Christianity by hamlets, laid out in a star
shepherds guiding herds. Hints for more thus the origin of the name.
On the southern slopes, the excursions in the Sandro Pertini, President of
area of Alpicella is where area the Italian Republic from
most of the High Middle A most pleasant day can be 1978 to 1985 – was born
Ages inscriptions are spent enjoying the small in a house in the hamlet
found. There is also a small lake near the water mill in of San Giovanni. San
museum where prehistoric Vara Inferiore, having lunch Martino is home to a famous
findings from the Due Teste in one of any local eateries formaggetta – soft cheese
archaeological dig can be or visiting the Fajallo Pass, – made from goat’s milk.
admired. Still in the woods 1061m, among meadows
of this area, besides a stone and oaks. The view is one to
paved megalithic road, behold and sweeps over the
cromlechs, dolmens and city of Genoa and the Monte
menhirs bear testimony to Rosa.
ancient Celtic settlements. Other excursions are possible
in the valley of the Orba
River. It can be reached
Sassello either from Albisola and
Sassello is situated at the Giovo or from Varazze,
back of Monte Beigua, in a driving through the Beigua
green valley with luscious Park and then driving
downhill towards Pra Riondo
The
woods and forests. It is a
pleasant holiday resort. and Piampaludo along
It was the first town to the small moraine lake of
be awarded the Bandiera Laione. Orba is almost an
Beigua Park Arancione del Touring Club alpine river with fresh and
Italiano in recognition of the crystal clear water. The
quality of its services and hamlets forming Urbe line its Useful Info
environment. It was founded wooded banks.
The Beigua Geo-park by the Romans and later Mostra permanente
ruled by the Doria family. It
di materiale archeologico
Permanent display of
Monte Beigua, 1287m above sea level, is at the back of was famous for its ironworks The Aleramic archaeological finds
which processed the ore from March Piazza IV Novembre
Varazze. The Highway of Ligurian Mountains runs across it the Isle of Elba. The hamlets Giusvalla and Mioglia as fraz. Alpicella
17019 Varazze
among breathtaking views sweeping the coastline of Liguria of Bastia Soprana (XII well as Pontinvrea, with a Tel. 019 9399408
to the south and the centre western Alps to the north, which Century) and Bastia Sottana castle once belonging to
are dotted with the Monviso, Matterhorn and Mount Rosa (built by the Dorias in the a family of Marquises, are www.comune.varazze.sv.it
XV Century), still preserve all in the valley of the Erro
massifs. Museo Perrando
evidence of a glorious past. River, west of the Beigua Via dei Perrando, 33
This Regional Natural Park has extraordinary landscapes, At the Museo Perrando it Park. Pontinvrea, once ruled 17046 Sassello
plants and animals as well as areas of great geological is possible to get an insight by the Marquises of Invrea, 019 724103 / 216
interest. Steep limestone rocks, crystal clear streams and into the historical, artistic is famous as the battle www.comunesassello.it
large oak and beech forests (Savona is the Italian province and ethnographic heritage ground in the wars between turismo@comunesassello.it
of the town. Sassello can be the marquises of Monferrato Casa Museo Pertini – Pertini
with the highest percentage of wooded land in Italy) provide easily reached from Albisola and Genoa who wanted to Home Museum
those who enjoy walking with every possible kind of trails for and Varazze. It is a magnet exploit the local woods, Via Muzio 42, San Giovanni
trekking. for those who enjoy hunting essential for the shipyards in 17044 Stella
visits must be booked in advance
and mushroom picking. Varazze. In summer, piano info Tel. 019 706194
Amaretti, a light and tasty and opera contests as well
macaroon, are a traditional as music seminars are held www.assopertini.it
local delicacy. They are made here.
with almonds and are sold
all over the world. Their Touristic Offer
production started in the early Not far: Stella
XIX Century and the recipe Where the valley of the Erro Outdoors/Nature
has not been changed ever River meets the Sansobbia Art
since. A specially dedicated River at the Passo del
event for these treats is held Giovo, it is possible to go Family
18 19Celle Ligure Arts and events
Though of Romanesque
origin, today, the parish
church of San Michele
where Pope Sixtus IV
was born in 1414, is still
visible. Many events are
held all year round, e.g. the
The narrow lanes of Celle Arcangelo, presents a XIX Ferrari Rally, the Meeting
Century look. It contains an Arcobaleno – involving
Celle is a traditional fishing village with picturesque narrow important polyptych, San athletics at international
Michele e Santi, painted level – and Navicelle, a
lanes running among tall colourful houses. It has a modern and
by Perin del Vaga in 1535, review of children shows.
well equipped sandy beach, a wonderful sea front promenade clearly inspired by the San The exhibition Mand’ommu
and the pine tree forests of Bottini and Natta from where a Michele by Raphael, as well dedicated to Ligurian crafts
spectacular view can be enjoyed. The origin of the name is as remarkable works by is really interesting, too.
in the Latin cellae, small buildings on the shore used for tool painters, such as Domenico
Fiasella and Gian Battista
storage by fishermen. Chiarlone, and a group By bike on the
The small town is divided into two parts, i.e. Piani to the east, of wooden statues by hillside
with hotels and sports facilities, and the historical centre to the Maragliano. Along the old Celle Ligure has a great
west, which is on the route of the ancient Roman road. The via Ghiglino, to the east, tradition in cycling. In fact
the Romanesque church of it was the birthplace of
Crocetta walk is just at its back.
N.S. della Consolazione Giuseppe ”Gepin” Olmo,
can be reached on foot. The one of the most important
Genoese influence is clearly cyclists of the 1930’s who
evident in the black and founded the bicycle factory
white lines which decorate it. with the same name which is
In the Piani area, on the internationally well known.
façade of the church Inland of Celle, is the area
dell’Assunta, a terracotta including the cultivated
high relief of l’Assunta con hills of Cassisi, Pecorile
San Michele e il drago – Our and Sanda which offers
Lady with Saint Michael interesting itineraries for
and the Dragon - by Lucio those who like this sport.
Fontana can be admired. They can cycle through Touristic Offer
Inside, majolica works olive groves and vineyards Outdoors/Nature
by Emanuele Luzzati can dotted with pine trees and
also be admired. In the cypresses. Art
hamlet Pecorile, the house, Family
20 21The land of A walk in Marina A short walk in
The two majolica
The two Albisolas are first of
all the land of majolica. Clay
The Passeggiata degli
Artisti – Promenade of the
Artists – is a famous outdoors
Superiore
The church of Stella Maris
from the 1930’s, with its
Albisolas
came from the area called masterpiece opened in 1963. big dome, is certainly worth
Grana and the wood for the It is a mosaic floor running a visit. Near the railway
furnaces came from Sassello. parallel to the via Aurelia for station, the ruins of a large
Sun and wind would dry the about 800m. Twenty artists, Roman villa and spa area
Albissola Marina and earthenware on the beach who in that time lived in the are still visible. This place
Albisola Superiore which was sold in far away
countries. Here the greatest
town and used to meet at
the Bar Testa on sea front,
was probably more than just
a simple villa. It could be
artists of the XX Century conceived the idea. Still today the Roman mansio of Alba
Two towns form this urban area, i.e. Albissola Marina and worked and left their mark it is a lively meeting point for Docilia. The XVII Century
Albisola Superiore. Albisola Superiore reaches the sea with on the territory, e.g. Fontana, tourists and locals. church of San Nicolò is
the hamlet of Albisola Capo. Its historical centre is slightly Farfa, Munari, Diulgheroff, The XVI Century Church further up in a dominating
Sassu. of Nostra Signora della position. Its steeple has
inland from the coastline. It was founded in the XV Century Majolica has been produced Concordia must not be a small lowered dome
as Borgo Basso and was the birthplace of Pope Julius II here for over 500 years. missed. It has a pink in polychrome majolica.
della Rovere. The bridge over the Sansobbia River leads to Museums, artists’ studios, travertine marble and Finale
Albissola Marina. factories, shops and the town stone façade and a paved
The beaches of this area are wide and very well organised and layout itself bear testimony “a risseu” (white and black Museums and
to this centuries old tradition. cobblestones in the Ligurian villas
can be enjoyed day and night. It is pleasant to discover the In local shops it is possible to tradition) square leading to In the XVIII Century, the
picturesque villages and a green hillside at its back. see how clay is worked, i.e. the church. Inside, a XVI Albisolas were chosen by
from the potter’s wheel to the Century polychrome majolica the Genoese aristocracy as a
decoration and finally to the panel can be admired. Pozzo place to spend their holidays.
furnace. During Christmas Garitta is a picturesque Two villas are excellent
time, traditional nativity corner where kilns and artists’ examples. Villa Gavotti,
statues called macachi come studios can be found. built by the last duke of
to life. Genoa Francesco Maria della
In spring, the Festival Rovere, is situated near the
Internazionale dell Maiolica motorway exit. Its traditional
is organised with exhibitions, charming Italian-style
conventions and markets to gardens are surrounded by
promote the ancient art of marble statues, fountains and
ceramic making. big festooned terracotta vases.
Today, Villa Faraggiana is
22 23a museum and is situated
at the end of the street with
the same name in Albissola
Marina. Inside, the Galleria
delle Stagioni – Gallery of
the Seasons – with an original
XVIII Century majolica
floor, a large mirror with
Narcissus at the Spring and
the chapel with frescoes by
Giovanni Agostino Ratti
can be admired. The XIX
Century furnishings are also
remarkable as well as the
canvasses in Genoese school
style from the XVII to XIX
Centuries and a library with
more than 150 old volumes.
In the park, among magnolias
and cedar trees, two marble
fountains with Diana and
Bacchus elegantly stand out. Useful Info
The Museo della Ceramica
Manlio Trucco in Albisola Museo della Ceramica Manlio
Capo and the Fondazione Trucco - Ceramics Museum
Manlio Trucco
Museo Giuseppe Mazzotti. Corso Ferrari, 193
1903 in Albissola Marina 17011 Albisola Superiore
must not be missed. Still in Tel. 019 482295 / 484615
Marina, on the Bruciati hill, www.comune.albisola-superiore.sv.it
the Casa Museo Jorn can be
found. It was the home of Fondazione Museo Giuseppe
the Danish artist. It contains
Mazzotti 1903 - Museum of the
Foundation Giuseppe Mazzotti
the works the artist produced 1903
during the period of his life in Viale Matteotti, 29
the Albisolas. 17012 Albissola Marina
Tel. 019 489872
ceramiche@gmazzotti1903.it
www.gmazzotti1903.it
Fornace Alba Docilia – Alba Doci-
lia Limekiln
via S. Grosso
17012 Albissola Marina
info c/o Comune, Ufficio Cultura
Tel. 019 40028280
cultura@comune.albissolamarina.sv.it
Villa Faraggiana
Via Salomoni, 117
17012 Albissola Marina
Tel. 019 480622
www.villafaraggiana.it
Filanda Golf Club
Via Poggi loc. Carpineto
17011 Albisola Superiore
Tel. 019 489679
www.filanda.org
golf@filanda.org
Touristic Offer
Outdoors/Nature
Art
Family
24 25Savona
Savona throughout of roads, in the fashion of ce – where Pius the VII lived
the centuries Piedmont, as well as buil- as Napoleon’s prisoner from
In the Middle Ages, Savona’s dings inspired by classicism. 1809 to 1812. Not far away
merchants traded all over the is the piazza of the Church
Town of Popes and Mediterranean, to the East, Cathedral. The Cathedral,
Cruise Ships in England, and the Flanders
thus triggering a rivalry with
A town to discover
The Torre Leon Pancaldo
built from 1589 to 1605, con-
tains wooden Renaissance
Genoa. The period of greatest – Leon Pancaldo Tower, choir seats. The XV Century
Savona has a rich history, which started in the bronze era on prosperity was with the two known as Torretta, is the cloister has statues by artists
the hill of Priamàr, where the Liguri Sabatii settled because of pontiffs, Sixtus IV (France- symbol of Savona and from Lombardy. Pope Sixtus
its dominating position. They controlled the coast thanks to a sco Della Rovere) and Julius is situated in front at the IV wanted the Sistine Chapel
II (Giuliano Della Rovere). harbour. The XII Century in 1481 just like the Chapel
harbour which made Savona one of wealthiest trade centres of
They asked artists and Towers Corsi and Guarnieri by Michelangelo in Rome.
the time. In fact, the town enjoyed periods of great prosperity, literates to work here, which as well as the Civic Tower It is a mausoleum where the
especially in the XV and XVI Centuries when two popes were brought about a change of of Brandale, where the pope’s parents were buried
members of a local aristocratic family. Nowadays, the building style exemplified by new bu- Campanassa – old bell of the and still preserves traces of
of the stazione marittima – passenger terminals – with its steel ildings with remarkable slate ancient Comune - is kept, are the original frescoes, e.g.
and marble door frames. The not far away. Clearly visible the trompe-l’oeil behind the
and crystal frame, the glass walls of the Orsero Tower, the on the façade of the tower are altar and the XVIII Century
combination of art and eco-
recent restoration works in the harbour docks and trendy clubs nomy came to a sudden end coats of arms of the town’s frescoes by Paolo Gerolamo
are clear evidence of a renewed elegance. in 1528, when the victorious ruling families and majolica Brusco.
Republic of Genoa destroyed tiles depicting the Madonna Nearby Corso Italia, is a
the harbour by filling it della Misericordia – Our pleasant tree-flanked avenue
up and built the imposing Lady of Mercy. Adjacent to popular for shopping. Piazza
stronghold of Priamàr on the it, the Palazzo degli Anziani Diaz is easy to reach and it is
site where holy buildings had – the Aldermen – from where where the theatre Chiabrera
stood. It was only the early the Podestà would rule. This is located. It was dedicated
XIX Century that witnessed marked the beginning of to the most important poet
the recovery of the town due the ancient via Fossalvaria, of Savona and eminent
to the prefect Chabrol de now via Pia, leading to the representative of the XVII
Volvic whose work began its remarkable buildings and the Century Arcadia movement.
demographic and industrial porticoes of Palazzo Gavotti, Via Paleocapa with porticoes
development. New urban whose atrium opens on and Art Nouveau buildings is
areas were built in accordan- piazza Chabrol. the high street.
ce with the concept of large Via Aonzo leads to the Palaz-
blocks on an orthogonal grid zo Vescovile – Bishop’s Pala-
26 27Useful Info
Clues for a visit to Savona and it is made work in Vado. Nowadays, a Savona’s Museums
Palazzo Gavotti houses the of wheat flour. Another modern harbour doubles as
chickpea based delicacy is marina and for trade.
Pinacoteca Civica
Pinacoteca Civica – Town’s Art Gallery of the Town
Art Gallery –, one of the the panissa, which is diced Between May and June, the Palazzo Gavotti, Piazza Chabrol
most important art collection and served as a salad or hills gently sloping down to Tel. 019 811520 / 8387391
in Liguria. It bears testimony can be fried in olive oil and the sea, e.g. the Capo di Vado www.comune.savona.it
musei@comune.savona.it
to the art production in provides a perfect filling for with XIX Century forts, are
Savona from XIV to XX sandwiches of unleavened yellow with broom flowers. Museo d’Arte Sandro Pertini
Centuries, i.e. paintings on bread. In the short valley of the e Renata Cuneo – Art Museum
Fortezza del Priamàr
wooden boards, polyptycs, The Chinotto di Savona – Quiliano River, near the Palazzo della Loggia
sculptures, the famous white myrtle-leaved orange – is town with same name, Tel. 019 811520 / 8387391
and blue majolica and the a Slow Food presidium. It vineyards produce wines cal- www.comune.savona.it
is a small bright green fruit led Buzzetto and Granaccia.
musei@comune.savona.it
extraordinary Crocifis-
sione – Crucifixion – by which can be enjoyed preser- Buzzetto is sharp and bubbly, Civico Museo Archeologico
Donato de’Bardi, a unicum ved in syrup, candied or in ideal with fish. Granaccia Archaeological Museum
in Renaissance painting. many other dishes. is a robust red, ideal for red Fortezza del Priamàr
Palazzo della Loggia
The museum also hosts the and braised meat. A specially Tel. 019 822708
Fondazione Museo di Arte dedicated event takes place www.museoarcheosavona.it
Contemporanea Milena The Santuario di in Quiliano every year.
Milani in Memoria di Carlo Savona – Church In the nearby valley of the Complesso Monumentale
della Cattedrale
Cardazzo. Shrine Quazzola River, along the Church Cathedral
The imposing stronghold Nine chapels can be found route of via Julia Augusta, Piazza del Duomo
of Priamàr also houses im- along the road leading to the some Roman bridges in Tel. 019 8389635
Santuario di Nostra Signora reasonably good condition
assoamicipatrimonio@libero.it
portant museums and hosts
exhibitions and events. In di Misericordia, patron saint can be admired. Museo del Santuario di Savona
summer it provides the stage of the town, in the valley Museum of the Shrine of Savona
for opera, theatrical, dancing of the Letimbro River. The Piazza del Santuario, 6
Loc. Santuario
and cultural events. Sanctuary, surrounded by the Tel. 019 879025
well known woods of Savo- www.santuariosavona.eu
na, was built to celebrate the museodelsantuario@operesociali.it
The Processione apparition of Virgin Mary Raccolta Società A’ Campanassa
del Venerdì Santo to the Beatus Botta on 18 A’ Campanassa Society Collection
– Good Friday’s March 1536. The structure Piazza del Brandale, 2
Procession includes the church and Tel. 019 821379
The processione del Venerdì cloister and the Palazzos Pal- All About Apple Onlus Association
Santo takes place every other lavicino and Tursi. Inside the exposition: Via Magliotto 2
year and is one of the most church, some really remarka- c/o Campus Universitario
relevant occasions when the ble pieces are preserved. In di Savona
www.allaboutapple.com
people and brotherhoods 2008, the pope awarded the info@allaboutapple.com
of Savona express their Golden Rose to this shrine.
faith. The real protagonists The adjacent museum has
are polychrome wooden been recently renovated and Museo Civico di Villa Groppallo
statues on tall bases - cassa. tells the story of the devotion Villa Groppallo Town Museum
They are the real heritage to Our Lady of Mercy from Via Aurelia, 72
of the Ligurian tradition of the XVI Century. The Sala 17047 Vado Ligure
sculpture from the XVII to Eso Peluzzi covers the XX Tel. 019 883914
vadolig@tin.it
XIX Centuries. These ma- Century.
sterpieces represent different Museo della Civilità Contadina
moments of Christ’s Passion. Traditional Farming Activities Museum
Casa Celesia, Valle di Vado
The disciplinanti, members And near: 17047 Vado Ligure
of the town’s Oratories carry Quiliano and Vado Tel. 019 886350
the casse on their shoulders The origin of Vado Ligure
in the crowded streets to the dates back to the II Century Area archeologica e
BC. The ancient Vada
Chiesa San Pietro in Carpignano
sound of chants and liturgical S.Pietro in Carpignano
melodies. Sabatia developed along the Archaeological Area and Church
via Emilia Scauri, strategic info c/o Comune, Ufficio Cultura
crossroads for Liguria, 17047 Quiliano
Tel. 019 2000511
Delicious food Piedmont and Tuscany. On www.comune.quiliano.sv.it
Chickpeas are a main ingre- the sea front, the monument servizi.cittadino@comune.quiliano.sv.it
dient in traditional dishes, to war victims by the famous
e.g. the famous farinata, sculptor Arturo Martini can
fainâ in the local dialect – be admired. The Museo Touristic Offer
chickpea flour pancake. The di Villa Groppallo supplies
white farinata is distinctive information of his life and Outdoors/Nature
Art
28 29 FamilyArt and villas Cairo Medievale is one of
Altare and Carcare, both of the most important historical
Roman origin, were holiday re-enactments in costume
resorts at the end of the in the whole province and
XIX Century. Art Nouveau takes place in the ancient
villas give them a real touch piazzas and picturesque lanes
of class and distinction. of Cairo.
Carcare, in the second half The Abbey, founded in 1096
of the XIX Century, was by Bonifacio del Vasto in
where i Grigi – the grey the hamlet of Ferrania, was
ones -, an important paint- one of the most important
ing school, developed. The religious centres in Liguria.
typical landscape of Val Modern murals and the an-
Bormida inspired these cient bridge of the Alemanni
artists. Nowadays, just like really prove interesting
then, an unspoilt nature can for tourists in Rocchetta
be explored and enjoyed by di Cairo. There is also a
mountain bike as several wildlife sanctuary while the
organized excursions are Riserva Naturale – Conser-
available. vation Area – dell’Adelasia
is in Montenotte Superiore.
The Bormida Natura (BN)
Val Bormida The Glass of
Altare
Altare has a very long tradi-
trail runs through both these
nature reserves. It links the
conservation areas of Val
Bormida with the Highway
Napoleon in Val Bormida tion in glass making. The
Statutes of the Art of Glass of the Ligurian Mountains.
of Altare date back to 1445. Napoleonic battles were
Along the Valley of the Bormida di Spigno, Romans built the From Altare, glass experts fought in Dego and the small
consular road Aemilia Scauri. In the middle Ages, the families moved to other European town welcomed Pope Pius
destinations spreading their VII on the way back from
of Del Carretto, Savoy and the Republic of Genoa were active
art, technique and starting Savona to Acqui. The sedan
here until Napoleon. During the campaign of Italy, in Dego important manufacturing chair used by the pope is still
and Montenotte Napoleon fought one of his most important centres. Wonderful locally kept here.
victorious battles. Such historical events are celebrated, produced glass pieces, of all
nowadays, with re-enactments in original costumes which are periods, can be admired in Useful Info
the Museo dell’Arte Vetraria The Langhe of
part of the season’s rich calendar of shows. Piana Crixia Museo dell’Arte Vetraria Altarese
Altarese – Museum of the Altare Glass Art Museum
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tradition based on wild mushrooms, game, robust wines, red the beautiful Villa Rosa. left bank of the Bormida di Piazza Consolato, 4
meat and truffles – all ingredients reminiscent of the nearby The small town still has Spigno. The origin of the 17041 Altare
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craftsmen who carry on the name is in a Roman town
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present here since before the a heavily worn Schistose
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