The place is particularly attractive! Through the narrow streets you can mostly only walk. A nice square in the center invites you to take a break. The Castell can not be visited as it is privately owned.

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Francesco | Cyclo Ergo Sum

September 8, 2025

Castelvecchio Castle in Rocca Barbena dominates the medieval village of the same name, perched on a rocky spur in the Savona hinterland. A former stronghold of the Del Carretto marquises, it was built for military and defensive purposes, and its strategic location made it the fulcrum of feudal power over the valley below. Today, the imposing manor is reduced to a fascinating ruin, its ruins revealing centuries of history. Although no longer intact, the atmosphere surrounding it is highly evocative. Its crumbling walls and towers have become the symbol of the village, a true testament to its glorious past.

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Elevation 410 m

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Location: Castelvecchio Di Rocca Barbena, Savona, Liguria, Italy

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