The Top 20 Castles in Savona
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 Savona. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in Savona. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 2, 2025
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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Beautiful very charming place.
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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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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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The climb to Zuccarello Castle is difficult even on mountain bikes. Unfortunately, with the fitness bike / road bike and even the gravel bike you can not get around it. …
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The Castelletto di Finalpia dominates the Castelletto or San Donato beach, one of the best pebble and sandy beaches in Finale Ligure.
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A wonderful little place with an old castle. The castle of Balestrino.
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St. John’s Castle was built by the Spaniards between 1640 and 1644 to enhance the fortification system of Finale Ligure. The castle overlooked and protected Finalborgo, the capital of the …
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The Priamar Fortress dominates the port of Savona. It was built by the Republic of Genoa in the 16th century and its name apparently derives from the dialect "pria a' …
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Il Castello - very nice cafe. Ideal for an espresso and a small Italian pastry as a refreshment shortly before the long descent through the olive groves
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