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The Top 20 Castles in Liguria

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20

beautiful castles to choose from in Liguria. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: October 31, 2025

Witches' Tower

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Erected in 1582 as a watchtower to stem the trespassing of Varigotti in the territories of Noli, loyal to Genoa. Varigotti protested with the Spaniards asking for its demolition which …

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Forte Diamante

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Reachable from 4 sides, Trensasco area, Fort Diamante hut, Sant'Olcese, always passing through the hut. Then, on the other side at the base of the fort, a road that arrives …

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Dolceacqua

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Beautiful Ligurian market town, a stones throw from the Mediterranean. Its maze of streets and medieval bridge of the Nervia river are among many features which will woo you.

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Castello di Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena

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Beautiful very charming place.

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Zuccarello Historic Village

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Zuccarello was founded by the Clavesana family in 1248, who made the castle above it the feudal centre of the valley; it was then taken over by the Del Carretto family and, in 1625, by the Republic of Genoa.

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Apricale Historic Village

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The stone village, always kissed by the sun. Behind it, a breathtaking panorama: the Maritime Alps are the backdrop to a village that recalls the Middle Ages.

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Forte Geremia

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Forte Geremia is a military complex built on the Bric of the same name at the end of the 19th century by the military genius of the Kingdom of Italy. …

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Castle of the Rock

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Originally the castle belonged to Opizzone della Pietra, then it passed to the Spinola family to counter Genoa and the Sforza family of Milan. In 1518 it was inherited by …

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Sarzanello Fortress

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The Sarzanello fortress is a military fortification that stands in via alla Fortezza on the Sarzanello hill, near Sarzana, in the province of La Spezia, and dominates the Val di …

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Abandoned Village of Balestrino

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The village of Balestrino is a ghost town in the heart of the province of Savona, made famous by its total abandonment. Its depopulation dates back to the 1960s, when …

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Witches' Tower

Forte Diamante

Dolceacqua

Castello di Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena

Zuccarello Historic Village

Apricale Historic Village

Forte Geremia

Castle of the Rock

Sarzanello Fortress

Abandoned Village of Balestrino

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