10 Things to Do in Albenga That You Shouldn't Miss

July 31, 2017 Leonarda Pillsbury

Albenga is a city and comune situated on the Gulf of Genoa on the Italian Riviera in the Province of Savona in Liguria, northern Italy. Albenga has the nickname of city of a hundred spires. The economy is mostly based on tourism, local commerce and agriculture. Albenga has six hamlets: San Fedele, Lusignano, Campochiesa, Leca, Bastia, Salea.
Restaurants in Albenga

1. Centro Storico di Albenga

Largo Doria, Albenga, Italy
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4.5 based on 720 reviews

Centro Storico di Albenga

Reviewed By ulysses4 - Westfield, Massachusetts

With a history going back to Roman times, the heart of Albenga is a great place for a stroll, a meal, a church and/or museum visit and a chance to admire the ancient architecture. There is plenty of everyday life here. The jury is out on how safe a place it is in the evening. The locals don't want to surrender their city to crime. Frankly, they have seen some in recent years. We feel quite comfortable here in the daytime. PErhaps in the early evening, we would head to a specific restaurant, since we know the streets. If you are a tad uncomfortable, confer with the locals, the tourist office and/or the police and make your own decision.

2. Museo Diocesano e Battistero Paleocristiano

Via Episcopio 5, 17031, Albenga, Italy +39 347 808 5811
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4.5 based on 102 reviews

Museo Diocesano e Battistero Paleocristiano

Reviewed By GemmaAlbenga - Albenga, Italy

Had a really good time visiting both the ancient Baptistery and the museum.
The museum has some fascinating paintings and sculptures which represent and tell the story of Albenga.
The Baptistery, a few meters below the surface of the town, is unique and one of the most important in northern Italy.
A guide walked us around giving us all the information.
A real treat which mustn't be missed!

3. Museo Navale Romano

Piazza San Michele 12, 17031, Albenga, Italy +39 0182 51215
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4 based on 45 reviews

Museo Navale Romano

Reviewed By opossumd - Cervo, Italia

It is somewhat moving to look at those thousands vessels standing in rows that were recovered from the bottom of the sea nearly two thousand years after the shipwreck (many more are still lying there). They were carrying wine from Campania to Liguria, but the ship sank before reaching the port.

4. Cattedrale di San Michele Arcangelo

Tra Via Bernardo Ricci, Piazza San Michele e Piazza IV Novembre, Albenga, Italy
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Cattedrale di San Michele Arcangelo

Reviewed By mgayn - Paris, France

Visited two churches almost side by side in Albenga. Found the Cathedral over modern despite its ancient history. No historical information available in English and precious little in Italian.

5. Chiesa di San Giorgio

Via Don Pelle 20, 17031, Albenga, Italy +39 0182 990895
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4.5 based on 20 reviews

Chiesa di San Giorgio

Reviewed By Matteo Z - Genoa, Italy

La chiesa si trova un po' fuori dal centro cittadino dove un tempo passava l'antica via romana. Oggi è circondata dal cimitero ed è una perla assoluta con al suo interno un ricchissimo corredo di affreschi del periodo medievale. La bellezza dei loro particolari e del modo in cui sono raffigurate le scene è veramente superba e merita una visita

6. Monumenti Funerari della Via Iulia Augusta

Via Antica Romana Iulia Augusta | Zona Monte, 17031, Albenga, Italy
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3.5 based on 29 reviews

Monumenti Funerari della Via Iulia Augusta

Reviewed By Antoine R - Heemstede, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

There is not that much left of the once huge area of roman necropoli. No suprise with so many people living in the coastal area that could do with some good roman bricks to build their new houses. The best way to see the remains of these funeral buildings is to walk from Albenga to Alassio (or v.v.) following the old roman Via Iulia Augusta. A nice scenic walk with beautiful sea views. From Albenga, just after passing the last necropolis, you can find and walk on the remains of the roman pavement. The walk is ca 8km / 2h over easy paths, but do note: there is a deviation due to a recent landslide which adds another 2,5km and a stiff climb of 150m.

7. Chiesa di San Giorgio di Campochiesa

Localita San Giorgio di Campochiesa, 17031, Albenga, Italy +39 0182 50288
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Chiesa di San Giorgio di Campochiesa

Reviewed By cohiba_2002 - Monza, Italy

Girovagando in bici tra le stradine di Campochiesa mi sono trovato a visitare questa piccola ma stupenda chiesina ligure,ubicata all'interno del cimitero sembra un luogo dove il tempo si sia fermato....all'interno affreschi eccezionalmente conservati e curati ,peccato che non sempre sia aperta e visitabile......un consiglio,andateci da soli,e meditate nel silenzio che regna all'interno

8. Chiesa di Santa Maria in Fontibus

Via Enrico d'Aste, Albenga, Italy
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Chiesa di Santa Maria in Fontibus

Reviewed By Sandruzzom - Albenga, Italy

Questa chiesa e' molto particolare, perche' e' vicino alla ben piu' famosa Cattedrale, e per questo molti non la considerano molto, ma una volta entrati si possono ammirare gli interni sobri ma eleganti al tempo stesso. Merita sicuramente una visita, e come detto da un altro visitatore. e' una chiesa con una storia antichissima

9. "Magiche Trasparenze - I Vetri dell'antica Albingaunum"

Via Roma 58 | Palazzo Oddo, 17031, Albenga, Italy +39 0182 571443
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4 based on 1 reviews

"Magiche Trasparenze - I Vetri dell'antica Albingaunum"

Reviewed By maria e - Borgomanero, Italy

Mostra permanente con numerosissimi oggetti vitrei, tra cui il meraviglioso piatto blu, datati tra il I e il III secolo d.C. e rinvenuti nella necropoli di Albingaunum. Si visita, per i non addetti ai lavori, in mezz'ora.

10. Bagni Derna

Piazza Guglielmo Marconi, 17031, Albenga, Italy +39 0182 555740
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3 based on 41 reviews

Bagni Derna

Reviewed By Denise B - Albenga, Liguria, Italy

This is also on the beach with cabins, deck chairs and lettini that can be hired. Lovely atmosphere families enjoying their holiday. The fish couldn't have been any fresher. DELICIOUS. Home made ice cream too

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