Savona
Getty Images/AWL Images RM
Overview
Behind Savona's sprawling port facilities, the city's unexpectedly graceful medieval centre is well worth a stop. Among the old-town treasures to survive destruction by Genoese forces in the 16th century are the baroque Cattedrale di Nostra Signora Assunta and the lumbering Fortezza del Priamàr. There's also a nice urban buzz, with lots of new shops, bars and restaurants regenerating the old centre.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
Savona
Dating from the 1480s, Savona's Sistine Chapel (like the one in Rome) was created by Pope Sixtus IV. Though far less famous than its Roman counterpoint,…
-
Museo d'Arte di Palazzo Gavotti
Savona
Set amid two adjoining palazzi, Savona's premier art collection features an impressive collection of paintings dating all the way back to the 14th century…
-
Savona
Among Savona's treasures to survive destruction by Genoese forces in the 16th century is the lumbering Fortezza del Priamàr. This imposing fortress, which…
-
Cattedrale di Nostra Signora Assunta
Savona
Among Savona's treasures to survive destruction by Genoese forces in the 16th century is the Cattedrale di Nostra Signora Assunta. It's worth a look for…
-
Civico Museo Storico Archeologico
Savona
Part of the imposing Fortezza del Priamàr, this small museum houses a limited but interesting collection of local archaeological finds.
Plan with a local
Build a memorable collection
Get to the heart of Savona with one of our in-depth, award-winning guidebooks, covering maps, itineraries, and expert guidance.
-
Sicily $22.99
-
Pocket Rome $14.99
-
Naples, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast $22.99
in partnership with getyourguide