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Cairo Montenotte is located almost at the head of the Bormida Valley, the starting point for reaching Lake Osiglia, the Melogno hill and, continuing towards Savona, the Cadibona hill. It is a beautiful town with a well-preserved historic center, dominated by a castle. By bike, if you continue towards Savona, it is advisable to cross the city center, to avoid getting stuck in the tunnel of the main road.

Ruins of Murialdo Castle easily accessible to all. Just below are the remains of the fortified village. Close by is the church of Santa Maria Maddalena and the sword in the stone (attraction for the little ones).

Unfortunately, very little remains standing

Cairo Montenotte is a Ligurian municipality in the province of Savona. It was called only "Cairo" until 1863 - with the Risorgimento underway - when "Montenotte" was added in honor of the Battle of Montenotte, fought in April 1796.

As the name suggests, the place on which the village of Saliceto rests in the past was rich in willows; the coat of arms of the municipality also portrays a weeping willow. The Castle of the Marchesi del Carretto is one of the symbols of the town and dates back to the twelfth century.

Built in Costa in the Middle Ages by the Del Carretto family, it is today in a state of ruin and with part of the ancient walls. The building was probably rebuilt by the Carattesca family in the fourteenth century, even if some elements of the structure may date back to an earlier period, while the destruction of the castle carried out on the orders of Gerolamo Sacco, governor, dates back to the second half of the sixteenth century (1533). by Ceva. (from Wikipedia)

"The mystery is dense: it is told of his discovery by an inhabitant of the village, who reported the singular fact to his fellow villagers and brought them to their attention. Could it have been him? We will never know." (from 101 Gite in Liguria)

Easy ascent that leads from Cosseria village to the paths and also to the Castle of Cosseria. Beautiful view from up there.