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Rapallo's picturesque palm-lined waterfront promenade connects the harbor with cafés, restaurants, and boutiques. There are also benches where you can take in the views of the entire picturesque stretch of coastline, making for an enchanting experience with a Mediterranean flair.

The monumental work, dedicated to the "Hero of Two Worlds," Giuseppe Garibaldi (Nice 1807 - Caprera 1882), was created in marble in 1906 by the master sculptors Repetto of Lavagna, based on a design by the Lombard sculptor Odoardo Tabacchi (Valganna 1831 - Milan 1905). The monument depicts the leader on a rock, his face turned toward the sea and his right index finger extended to indicate the direction Garibaldi's followers should follow. His left hand holds a sword. The rock symbolizes the rock of Quarto (Genoa), from which the Expedition of the Thousand set out for Sicily in 1860 to overthrow the Bourbon government. The monument is located in the historic Ghiaia neighborhood, which is deeply rooted in its traditions; the most famous is the Spring Festival, which consists of the lighting of a bonfire and the free distribution of fritters. "A San Gioxeppe, se ti peu, impi a poela de frisceu..." - "A San Giuseppe, se ti peu, impi a poela de frisceu..." - "A San Giuseppe, se ti peu, impi a poela de frisceu..." - "On Saint Joseph's Day, if you can, fill the pan with fritters." The celebration, in honor of Saint Joseph (March 19), takes place the following Sunday. (c) https://www.comune.santa-margherita-ligure.ge.it/it/vivere/735833

It is nice to stroll through the streets of the old center of Santa Margherita Ligure.

The statue is a marble sculpture dating back to the early 20th century, created by Pietro Capurro (Novi Ligure, 1856) on the specific orders of the then mayor of Santa Margherita, Angelo Rainusso, who wanted it in Piazza Mazzini. (c) https://radioaldebaran.it/la-statua-della-giustizia-restaurata-campeggia-in-piazza/243046

From Rapallo, along the main road to Santa Margherita, you'll come across the hamlet of San Michele di Pagana. Overlooking a small bay, it has preserved its original seaside village structure, with houses opening directly onto the beach. Standing tall is the Church of San Michele, which houses the precious "Crucifix with Saints Francis and Bernard and Donor" by Anton Van Dyck, donated to the church by the nobleman Francesco Orero in 1643. The building, documented as early as 1133, appears to have been erected on the site of an earlier pagan temple, hence the name Pagana, from "Pagus," a Roman village. Another theory is that a chapel originally stood on the promontory for the use of the Lombard military garrison established in these areas in the 7th century. It was dedicated to Saint Michael, to whom the Lombards were deeply devoted. Over the following centuries, the church underwent numerous restoration and embellishment projects, particularly with the Marquises Spinola, who enriched the interior with the donation of two 15th-century Flemish panels and several important works attributed to Guido Reni, Guercino, and other illustrious 17th- and 18th-century artists. On the cliff behind the church, at Punta Pagana, stands a 16th-century quadrilateral tower, another defensive structure from Turkish pirates on this stretch of coast, where the three bays of Travello, Prelo, and Pomaro represented safe harbors on the western side of the gulf. (c) https://fuorigenova.cittametropolitana.genova.it/content/poi/chiesa-di-san-michele-di-pagana

Don't be fooled by its modest appearance from the seafront; true beauty always lies within! It is the only remaining of the five gates that once provided access to the walled town of Rapallo. Its name comes from the fact that it stood near large seawater settling tanks, used for salt extraction. The Baroque interior is the result of an 18th-century renovation. The central niche features a dazzling modern reproduction of the painting venerated in the Sanctuary of Montallegro, built where the Madonna appeared to a farmer in 1557. Interesting fact: For over a century, a mysterious carob tree has grown clinging to the gate! (c) https://hellorapallo.it/la-mia-rapallo/rapallo-da-scoprire/la-porta-delle-saline/

Shopping arcade in the center of Rapallo

The Archpresbyteral Basilica of Saints Gervasius and Protasius is located in the heart of Rapallo's historic center. It was built in Gothic-Romanesque style, likely in the Middle Ages, and a plaque inside indicates 1118 as the date of its dedication, although historians disagree with this dating. Over time, it underwent several renovations and modifications, culminating in reconstruction work between the 17th and 18th centuries, which eliminated the previous Gothic-Romanesque architectural style, giving it an 18th-century appearance. The tall, leaning bell tower dates back to 1753, and in the second half of the 19th century, further substantial modifications were made to the interior and to the new Neoclassical façade, designed by architect Gio Batta Olivieri. In the early 20th century, thanks to the new archpriest, Monsignor Cesare Boccoleri, the Basilica was definitively rebuilt and the monumental dome was constructed, which was completed in 1920. Dome of the Basilica of Rapallo In ancient times, the parish of Rapallo was of great importance, and its jurisdiction extended over a vast territory, from the present-day municipalities of Portofino to San Pietro di Rovereto, above Zoagli, and as far as Cicagna in the Fontanabuona Valley. Important popular meetings were held within the parish, where decisions regarding the social, political, and religious life of the area were made. Even today, the Rapallo parish community is the largest in the Diocese of Chiavari, with approximately 18,000 inhabitants. (c) https://hellorapallo.it/cosa-vedere/basilica-dei-ss-gervasio-e-protasio/