{"id":32186,"date":"2021-09-21T16:48:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-21T14:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bellitalie.org\/?post_type=destination&p=32186"},"modified":"2026-09-30T13:54:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T11:54:55","slug":"albenga","status":"publish","type":"destination","link":"https:\/\/www.bellitalie.org\/en\/destination\/liguria\/albenga\/","title":{"rendered":"Albenga"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

An ancient Roman town, Albenga<\/strong> preserves a remarkable historic centre. It stands out from most other coastal towns in Liguria for its rich and varied heritage.<\/p>\n

Overview and heritage<\/h2>\n

In particular, it preserves a 12th-century cathedral, early Christian remains such as the mausoleum, medieval towers, several museums including the Roman naval museum, and Roman vestiges including a 6 km stretch of the Via Julia Augusta towards Alassio.<\/p>\n

Offshore, the island of Gallinara<\/strong> was inhabited from Phoenician times, then by the Romans and monks. It is now a nature reserve with rich flora and a haven for seabirds. The diving around it is spectacular, with its red coral, starfish, seahorses and a multitude of fish.<\/p>\n

The Cathedral of the Archangel Saint Michael<\/strong> is one of the oldest temples in the region, whose origins date back to the 5th century, blending early Christian, Romanesque and Baroque elements, including the 11th-century bell tower, its carved wooden choir, its wall frescoes, and the Triptych of the Annunciation<\/em> from the 15th century by Ludovico Brea on the high altar.
The town has kept several old medieval towers:, including the three on the central square, Torre della Ci\u00f2<\/strong> (14th century, which can be climbed), Torre Costa<\/strong> and Torre Navone<\/strong> which was part of the defensive walls.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Diocesan Museum<\/strong> documents the history of the church in Albenga. It also allows visitors to see the old baptistery (5th-century mosaics) and the bell tower.
The Multimedia Centre of the Isola Gallinara Reserve<\/strong> documents the treasures of the island and its history.
The Roman Naval Museum<\/strong> is dedicated to ancient maritime culture and naval architecture, documenting Albenga’s maritime past.
The Museum Magiche Transparenarenze<\/strong> is devoted to ancient Roman glass objects from Albenga, with remarkable pieces.<\/p>\n

Albenga also has many historic palaces, including the Palazzo Vecchio<\/strong> from the 13th century (former seat of the municipality), blending Gothic and Romanesque and adorned with frescoes and sculptures inside. The Palazzo Costa<\/strong> preserves Baroque beauties and fine decorations, the Palazzo Scotto Niccolari<\/strong> from the Renaissance has a particularly fine facade, the Casa Fieschi Ricci<\/strong> from the 15th century preserves Gothic elements, and then the Casa d\u2019Aste Basso<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Weather in Albenga<\/h2>\r\n

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