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Things to see in Liguria: historic places

In Liguria the atlas lists 1,640 historic places: 566 historic villas and palaces, 337 museums and 242 fortresses and towers and more.

The richest areas are the province of Genova (727), the province of Savona (487) and the province of Imperia (255).

By date of construction, the most common period is the Modern era (33% of dated places) and the Middle Ages (33% of dated places).

Of these, 63 list opening hours, 13 have free entry and 43 are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • 1,076with photo
  • 1,206with description
  • 63with opening hours
  • 21free entry
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What to see in Liguria: frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Liguria?

Among the best-documented historic places in Liguria are National Galleries of Palazzo Spinola (Genoa), Lighthouse of Genoa (Genoa), Balzi Rossi (Ventimiglia), Royal Palace of Genoa (Genoa) and Opera Carlo Felice Genova (Genoa).

How many historic places are there in Liguria?

The atlas lists 1,640 historic places in Liguria: 566 historic villas and palaces, 337 museums, 242 fortresses and towers, 171 archaeological sites, 163 castles, 83 abbeys and monasteries, 36 historic theatres, 30 historic villages and 12 lighthouses.

Which UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Liguria?

The places we list belong to: Genoa: Le Strade Nuove and the system of the Palazzi dei Rolli, Palazzo Bianco and Palazzo Rosso.

Which historic places in Liguria can you visit for free?

Free entry (always, or on the first Sunday of the month) at National Galleries of Palazzo Spinola (Genoa), Royal Palace of Genoa (Genoa), Bicknell Museum (Bordighera), Via del Campo 29 rosso (Genoa) and Civico museo ingauno (Albenga) and 16 more. Check the conditions on the official website.