Sights in The Coast of Liguria

Temples in Savona

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There is little to say about this temple. It was created by Giocomo Boselli, a potter and Rococo sculptor in 1700. It was restored

Palaces in Genoa

Palazzo di San Giorgio

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This palace is located in the Caricamento Square, near the harbour. It's impossible to overlook the frescoes, which date back to 1

Churches in Iglesias

San Domenico Church

If you go down the north from the Castelo de Salvaterra Fenza you wiill eventually reach the piazza, there you take the street and

Cathedrals in Iglesias

Cathedral of Santa Chiara

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This cathedral is situated in the Old Town Square. It was built between the years 1285 and 1288, as recalled by a tombstone on the

Universities in Genoa

University of Genoa

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Universities in Italy are true historical monuments dating from the 15th century! This is the case of the University of Genoa, in

Palaces in Sassari

City Palace

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It's really too bad that this place is on this narrow street with little prospect to admire it in its entirety, because it's a per

Churches in Oristano

Oristano Cathedral

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Oristano Cathedral is one of the most important monuments of the Sardinian city of Orsitano. The exterior is rather plain, though

Churches in Porto Torres

Church of San Gavino

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Located in the town of Porto Torres, the church of San Gavino (so called because it houses the remains of the Saint) was built in

Squares in Iglesias

Piazza Municipio

It is the only square in the Old Town. In it you can find the nineteenth century town hall and the Episcopal palace of the late ei

Churches in Iglesias

San Francesco Church

Going via Satta, left at the town hall, and then taking it back to the left via Don Minzoni, you get to San Francesco church. It w

Churches in Iglesias

St. Mary of the Grace Sanctuary

It is located between the old houses of the medieval city. Dating from the beginning of the fourteenth century it was significantl

Churches in Iglesias

Purissima Church

This church is also known as the Church of the College. The Jesuits instituted a school in churches and then the project of buildi

Palaces in Iglesias

Bishop's Palace

The city became an episcopal branch in 1503 when the church of Santa Chiara became a cathedral. The bishop went to reside between

Palaces in Sassari

Ducal Palace

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You can't miss seeing the Piazza del Comune in Sassari. It's situated behind the cathedral and it houses the Palazzo Ducale, which

Palaces in Sassari

Provincial Palace

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The Piazza D'Italia is the biggest and most famous sight in the town's main square, which boasts almost an entire acre in size. In

Churches in Sassari

Rosary Church

Between Piazza Castello and Piazza Azuni you'll find this church. It's austere on the outside, but inside it houses a priceless go

Castles in Rapallo

L'Antico Castello Sul Mare

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The view of the castle from the road made us make a stop here on the way to Portofino so we spent a few hours in this interesting

Churches in Genoa

Chiesa del Gesù e dei Santi Ambrogio e Andrea

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Also called Church of San Ambrosio and Andrea, its an architectural jewel at the gates of Ducal Palace. The original building was