The tower, named after Andrea Doria by his heirs, Giovanni, Andrea and Pagano, was erected in August 1562 along the road that connects the abbey to the fishing village on a steep staircase. It was built in compliance with the patronage clause granted by Pope Julius III to Andrea Doria in 1551 to defend the village and its providential water source, used by the monks, from possible incursions by Barbary pirates.
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If you want to find some ideas or learn more about Liguria, I refer you to the Liguria Region Tourism website:
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If you are passionate about trails I invite you to read the guide:
I 50 sentieri più belli della Liguria or
Sentieri sul mare. If you are passionate about mysteries and legends then I suggest these books:
Liguria magica e misteriosa and also
Liguria nascosta e dimenticata.
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Amazing picture of my favourite place.
Io l’ho fatta da Ruta ma tanti tanti anni fa ed è stato bellissimo
Ho fatto tutti quei sentieri da Santa Margherita, da Portofino, da Lorenzo, da Camogli e da Paraggi praticamente ho circumnavigato tutto il Monte. Una cosa indescrivibile unica al Mondo ☀️
Il mio luogo del cuore ❤️
Ecco, appunto. Andiamo.