Castle and walls
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16039 Sestri Levante
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The castle was built by the Genoa Republic as a powerful stronghold on the ancient island. It had four bastions, which defended the city from attacks.
Today you can still see some parts of the castle walls and of the castle you can see photographs that date back to the first years of the 20th century....
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Gualino Castles
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16039 Sestri Levante
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The construction of the mighty buildings began in 1925 on the site that was previously occupied by the castle. It was designed by the architects Busiri and the artistic advice of Lionello Venturi. In 1947 the complex, which was once the home of the noble Gualino family was transformed into a hotel....
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Marconi Tower
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16039 Sestri Levante
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In the magnificent panoramic park the of Grand Hotel dei Castelli is the highest point of the peninsula. Originally it was one of the many lookout towers.
In 1934, Guglielmo Marconi was residing at Sestri Levante and he made it the home of the first radiotelephony experiment by using short waves....
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Palazzo Fascie
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16039 Sestri Levante
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Located in the heart of the city, it is an eclectic style construction that recalls the Florentine tastes. It is very beautiful and is has a spectacular embattled tower. Inside there are the offices of the city hall and at this moment it is being restored, however in the future it will have the Fascie-Rossi Library and the new Museum of the City....
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Presepio dei Delfini
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16039 Sestri Levante
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It is located in the seabed of Riva Trigoso at 11.5 meters deep. It was placed in the sea in September 2000 and it is marked by four boas and it can easily be seen with an underwater mask or by boat. It is made out of bronze and it has five statues that represent the Nativity scene. It was idealized by Vittorio Innocente and the artistic creation is by Pietro Luigi Ravecca....
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Rizzi Gallery
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16039 Sestri Levante
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The picture galley has about 130 paintings that date between the 17th and 18th centuries and a large part of these are by masters of the Italian and Flemish schools. It also has magnificent sculptures, pieces of furniture, and a collection of ceramics....
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San Pietro in Vincoli
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16039 Sestri Levante
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This church was already dedicated to St. Francesco and it has antique church ornaments, precious 17th and 18th century canvases, and a beautiful processional ark by Maragliano dedicated to St. Catherine....
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The Church and Convent of the Capuchin’s
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16039 Sestri Levante
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It is located in one of the most breathtaking spots of the Baia del Silenzio. The church is beautifully decorated and it offers its visitors the possibility to admire a famous artistic Nativity scene that is opened all year round....
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The Church of St. Maria di Nazareth
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16039 Sestri Levante
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This Baroque church was built in 1604/1616 and it is located in Piazza Matteotti in the historical center of Sestri Levante. It contains many Baroque canvases and a wooden Pietà by Maragliano.
There is also the Santo Cristo, which is a crucifix that has unknown origins. However, it was found in the sea during the 19th century and each year at September this religious commemoration is celebrated....
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The Church of St. Nicolò dell’Isola
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16039 Sestri Levante
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It was built in 1151 in a Romanic style and it 1432 it was restored as well as during the Baroque period. It has a bell tower with mullioned windows with two lights and it is dedicated to St. Nicolò, the patron saint of Sestri Levante that is celebrated on December 6....
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