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At a glance
- Type
- Historic village
- Elevation
- 2 m above sea level
- Area
- 9,670,000 m²
- Coordinates
- 44°12′20″ N, 8°24′58″ E
- Address
- Comune, Piazza Milite Ignoto 6
History and description
Noli is a coast comune of Liguria, Italy, in the Province of Savona, it is about 50 kilometres (31 mi) southwest of Genoa by rail, about 4 metres (13 ft) above sea-level. The origin of the name may come from Neapolis, meaning "new city" in Greek.
It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy"). From 1192 to 1797 Noli was one of the maritime republics, the Republic of Noli.
History
The name Noli, testified in the form Naboli in the oldest documents (between 1004 and 1005), certainly derives from a form of Neapolis which means "new city" in Byzantine Greek (same etymology as for Naples).
It may be mentioned as Neapolis by 7th century geographer George of Cyprus.
The Republic of Noli was an independent republic from 1193 until 1797. In 1239 a diocese of Noli was established, which was to endure till its amalgamation with that of Savona as the Diocese of Savona-Noli in 1986. The Napoleonic invasion in 1797 put an end to Noli's sovereignty.
Personalities
António de Noli, Italian nobleman and explorer, discoverer of some Guinea territories and Cape Verde islands on behalf of the Portuguese crown. Born in Genoa 1419, "family with origins in Noli or the Castle of Noli".
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Noli».
Photos
Getting there
Spotorno-NoliTrain, nearest
2.3 km as the crow flies
NoliComune, Piazza Milite Ignoto 6
Bastia-Savona6.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Noli?
Noli is in Noli, in the province of Savona (Liguria), Italy. Address: Comune, Piazza Milite Ignoto 6. GPS coordinates: 44.20569, 8.41615.
What else is there to see near Noli?
Nearby you’ll find: Santa Maria del Rio (400 m away), Castello di Monte Ursino (400 m away), Villa Canesi (2.6 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 2 photos
- Aerial image of Noli (view from the east) — Carsten Steger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Defibrillatore Noli — Ivanbranco, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences