Discovering one of the most popular towns on the Western Ligurian Riviera, an hour from The Mall Sanremo.

PALAZZO BEATO JACOPO
Also known as Palazzo Jacopo da Varagine, it was dedicated to the archbishop of Genoa born in Varazze around 1230 and beatified in 1816. Thanks to its façade adorned with frescoes overlooking Corso Matteotti, it is certainly one of the most beautiful buildings in this Ligurian town.

CHURCH OF SAINTS NAZARIO AND CELSO
It overlooks Piazza San Nazario. It was founded in the 10th century by the Lérins monks who resided in the monastery on the Island of Bergeggi. It underwent alterations during the 18th and 19th centuries.

COLLEGIATE CHURCH OF SANT’AMBROGIO
Located in Piazza Sant’Ambrogio, the historic centre of Varazze. It is recognisable by its neoRenaissance façade, the dome and an impressive five-storey bell tower. Inside, the church has three naves with chapels and is embellished with 18th-century altars, frescoes, paintings and statues.

THE PORT
One of the most modern tourists ports in Liguria with many shops, bars and restaurants. To learn about the town’s history, visit the Maritime Museum containing original models and pieces which reveal the ancient past of its citizens as explorers, sailors and fishermen.

LUNGOMARE EUROPA
Built along the old railway line which went from Genoa to Ventimiglia, it is a pleasant flat walk which also crosses the old railway tunnels.

BEACHES
The oldest part of the village overlooks a beautiful coastline which goes from the Tower beach to the town’s main beach. Between Varazze and Celle Ligure, there is also the nice beach of Bergamaschi.

BEIGUA REGIONAL NATURE PARK
This unspoilt park bordering Varazze is the largest in Liguria, located between the provinces of Genoa and Savona. Since 2015, it has been a UNESCO heritage site. With its extensive network of trails that reach five hundred kilometres in length and 26 kilometres of mountain ridges, it is a real paradise for nature lovers and trekking enthusiasts.

THE ISLAND OF BERGEGGI
Only one hour away from Varazze, there is also the Regional Nature Reserve of Bergeggi with its crystal clear sea, the famous island and a small village.