Chiavari

Well known since the iron age and the Middle Ages, holding a "key" position in the eastern Tigullian Area. Chiavari still plays an important economic role in the region. Its numerous stores encourage shopping under the shady porticoes, characterising both the old town centre and its modern districts of the nineteenth century, where you may see spectacular examples of a revivalist building style.  

Chiavari is, however, also a city harbouring treasures of Art, Faith, Culture and sea. Its churches are temples of art; three of them are Sanctuaries dedicated to the Madonna. From the church of Our lady of Graces with its beautiful, recentely restored frescoes by Teramo Piaggio and Cambiaso, you may enjoy a breathtaking view of the Gulf. The church of Our Lady of Olive Tree is embellished by a peculiar interior decoration of inlaid marble. Finally, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Vegetable Garden located in the hearth of the town, features marvellous wooden sculptures of Genoese tradition, placed in sumptuous niches.
Don’t forget to explore "Palazzo Rocca" an old and prestigious mansion where you can admire on the top floor parlours, fine porcelain objects, paintings, furniture, whereas the Historical and Archaeological Museum is lodged in the adjacent stables, also featuring exhibits of the famous necropolis of Chiavari and Castellaro di Uscio. Take a relaxing walk in the park of this mansion, landscaped as a typical "fin de siècle" garden or, you may enjoy an ice-cream in one of the numerous bars on the promenade.