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Around Savona

Hidden gems, things to do around Savona

Hidden Treasures

Around Savona

The area around Savona boasts a wealth of beautiful scenery, and historic and artistic gems that are just waiting to be discovered.

From the sea to the hills, the picturesque villages of Liguria reflect centuries of history and tradition in this beautiful land: Albisola museum of ceramics, Altare museum of glass art, the Asger Jorn House museum, and the house where former president Sandro Pertini was born.

In addition to the museums, this land squeezed between the blue of the sea and the green of the hills offers is an abundance of spectacular scenery, from fishing villages perched on the clifftops, to rolling hills with incredible views. The perfect place to explore, whether you are looking for culture, nature, or great photos!

Nearby museums

Museo Asger Jorn | © Archivio visitsavona

Asger Jorn's House Museum

Asger Jorn was a 20th century, epoch-making and leading Danish artist known for his eccentric nature, constant travels, and experimental works.

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Museo Casa Pertini | © Archivio visitsavona

Sandro Pertini House and Museum

Stella San Giovanni, a little Ligurian village in the hills above Savona, had a very famous son: this is the birthplace of former Italian president Sandro Pertini.

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Museo del Vetro | © Archivio visitsavona

Altare Glass Art Museum

Founded in 1856, the Altare glass art museum exhibits nearly a millennium of history, built on passion, ingenuity and master craftsmanship.

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Museo della Ceramica | © Archivio visitsavona

Manilo Trucco Ceramics Museum

When you visit this museum, not only are you entering an exhibition of precious objects, you are witnessing an archive of history and passion. The ceramics museum in Albissola, dedicated to master Manilo Trucco, offers a memorable experience to its visitors.

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Villages and scenery

I dintorni di Savona | © Archivio Visitsavona

Savona Forest

Explore the wild and unspoiled beauty of Savona’s forest, which for centuries has been the city’s green lung offering incredible views and plenty of history.

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Riviera del Ponente | © Archivio visitsavona

Riviera di Ponente: Italian West Coast

Liguria’s coastline is divided either side of Genoa into the “sunrise” riviera and the “sunset” riviera. Here in Savona, we are in the sunset, or “ponente”, part of the coast, an earthly paradise of warm seas, cooling breezes, and amazing scenery.

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