Savona - Private Guided Walking Tour

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1. Set off at Piazza Mameli, the square housing the emblematic Monument to the Fallen, built in memory of the heroes and victims of the War World I. Besides its high artistic values, this site is well-known for the unique ritual of paying tribute in silence when the bell of the monument chimes at 6:00 pm every day, a tradition that has lasted for the past 80 years.

   15 min

2. Next, stroll along the atmospheric Pietro Paleocapa street for a splendid showcase of impressive buildings, especially the Palace of Peacocks, an amazing example of Art Nouveau architecture. Its name comes from nature-themed murals on the façade, mostly the vivid-colored peacocks. The pleasant vintage shades, romantic-styled balconies, and intriguing decoration details of the building prove captivating to any passers-by.

   15 min

3. Just a short walk away is the Leon Pancaldo Tower, named after a Savona-born explorer who accompanied Ferdinando Magellano on his first voyage around the globe. The twenty-three-metre-tall medieval tower used to be part of the city’s walls. Today, the iconic landmark that dominates the seaside warmly welcomes ships and cruises from afar to the fascinating town.

   15 min

4. Then, pass by the town’s oldest tower: the iconic Brandales Tower. Easily seen from everywhere in the city, the town’s tallest tower (50 meters) reads the time for the entire city with a large clock face, chiming its bell every hour and a half.

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5. The next destination is the Cathedral of Savona. Baroque in style, this temple conveys a sense of grandeur and magnificence with an imposing and lavishly decorated façade which is well worth admiring. Take a few steps to the adjacent temple, the Sistine Chapel, which Savona takes huge pride in. The sumptuous chapel was commissioned by Pope Sixtus IV, Savona's son, for his deceased parents. It is home to a priceless collection of treasures and art masterpieces.

   25 min

6. Then, visit the Priamar Fortress, which occupies a hill and overlooks the Savona seaport. The citadel dates back to the 4th century and has served many purposes: from a Roman burial ground, a cathedral site during the Middle Ages, a defensive fortification slash a military prison during wartime, etc. to the top attraction in Savona, offering uninterrupted picture-postcard views across the sea, the mountains, the town, and its port.

   30 min

7. Head to the waterfront where the Garibaldi's Statue is located. He was an Italian general, patriot, revolutionary and republican. The site makes a perfect end to the tour where you can take beautiful souvenir photos with the Priamar Fortress in the background or enjoy the scenic views of the sea.

   10 min

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How it compares in Genoa

• Its from-price is 162% above the median of the 336 experiences we list in Genoa.
• It is shorter than most of them.

About Genoa

Genoa, the great port of the Ligurian coast, is a city of steep medieval alleys, grand palaces and an old harbour once ruled by merchant families.

Genoa curves around a deep natural harbour with mountains close behind, so its streets climb steeply. It was a maritime republic in the Middle Ages, and the merchant families built palaces along Via Garibaldi and the Strade Nuove, now listed by UNESCO as the Rolli palaces. The cathedral of San Lorenzo has a striped black-and-white façade, and the Lanterna, an old stone lighthouse, marks the western end of the port.

Top-ranked sights in Genoa: Genoa Cathedral (Cattedrale di San Lorenzo), Piazza de Ferrari, Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale).

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