Valle Christi Monastery
Walking among the evocative memories of an ancient spirituality! In the 13th century, at a time of bloody struggles for power, the Genoese noblewomen Altilia, widow De Mari, and her […]
Civic tower
The ‘Campanone del Comune’: a symbol of peace that has stood for almost 600 years! After a long period of bloody fighting between members of opposing Raphael families, it was […]
San Michele di Pagana
An ancient seaside village in the city! San Michele, easily reached by a short drive along the coast, lies on three tiny beaches: Prelo, Trelo (Travello) and Pomaro. The bay […]
Saline Gate
Don’t be fooled by its unassuming appearance on the sea side, the real beauty always lies within! It is the only one left of the five gates that gave access […]
Hannibal Bridge
Elephants? No, better the mules! Tradition has it that the Carthaginian leader Hannibal and his elephants walked over this bridge on their way to Rapallo on their way to Rome, […]
Slate portals
The unexpected beauty of a humble and versatile stone! Walking through Rapallo’s caruggi, one can admire some beautiful slate portals dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries. The tradition […]
Music Kiosk
A precious gift from overseas! At the centre of the beautiful square by the sea, which was once Rapallo’s merchant port, stands an elegant installation from the early 20th century: […]
Castle by the sea
It is the ancient symbol of Rapallo. A must for romantic spirits and fans of military architecture: at sunset, its reflection on the sea provides unforgettable emotions! It was built […]