Your walk through the old town will lead to the Assunta Cathedral, with its unmistakable Baroque façade. Did you know that the relics of Saint Valentine are kept here? Yes, the patron saint of lovers. Our guide will tell you some other interesting facts outside the monument.
Stop off at the Priamar Fortress, built by the Genoese in 1547 to defend the recently conquered city. Today it houses the archaeological museum but in previous centuries it was also a prison: its illustrious detainees include Giuseppe Mazzini, charged with corruption and imprisoned in 1830.
It's time for some food tasting. Some traditional fried fish await you at the harbor, strictly accompanied by a glass of local wine.
But your adventure in Savona doesn't end here. You still need to see Palazzo Gavotti, which houses the Savona Picture Gallery, and the Ceramics Museum, showcasing an art mastered by the Ligurians. A journey through six centuries awaits, from 15th-16th century tiles, known as “laggioni”, to majolicas inspired by oriental porcelain.