A port city of about 30,000 on Italy’s Ligurian Coast, Rapallo lies on the Tigullio Gulf about 15 miles southeast of Genoa. The 16th-century Castello sul Mare (Castle-on-the-Sea) is Rapallo’s most prominent landmark, sitting as it does smack in the harbor. The sixth-century Basilica of Santi Gervasio e Protasio is also worth a visit. For a real treat, take the bus or the funivia (cable car) to the sanctuary of Nostra Signora di Montallegro (Our Lady of Montallegro), which offers stunning views.
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Take the funicular to this 600+ meters high Sanctuary. The church is absolutely beautiful with a nice history behind. The views from both the funicular and the sanctuary are unique and gorgeous. Definitely a recommended spot. We have been around many towns in the Ligurian region and Rapallo with the sanctuary, it’s rebuilt port and it’s city centre (with a stop at Eldolz... coffee shop - highly recommended as well) was a nice surprise and a delight to visit.
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We had planned to take a return ride on La Funivia, and luckily when we arrived at the Rapallo entrance we were just in time for a ride. Excellent customer service, brilliant old fashioned, yet incredibly efficient and beautiful little cable car carriages to ride within. When you reach the top- a short 10 minute ride to Monteallegro, a lovely scenic mountain hamlet awaits, with a range of walking trails to explore. And even if you don’t fancy a walk, you can certainly enjoy a coffee or gelato enjoying the magical vista of Rapallo and surrounding villages below.
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Walking along the seafront of Rapallo you happen upon the unusual site of a small castle set in the shallow waters, connected to the shore by a walkaway. The picturesque architecture was built in the sixteenth century, after Turkish pirate-admiral Dragut pillaged the town in 1549, slaughtering the man and kidnapping the women and children to enslave them. The republic of Genoa, an ally and protector of Rapallo, decided to strengthen its defenses, and built the castle. Owned today by the municipality, the Castello is the seat of art exhibitions, and a beautiful sight for the strollers.
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I would recommend seeing the monastery of Valle Christi at night. You can only see it from outside, but the vision of the ancient ruins lit up in the dark is absolutely worth it.
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This is in the centre of town the paintings on the ceiling are beautiful you can sit inside and people watch or just take photos as I did
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For a nice promenade along the sea, enjoying your mood, nice views, palms, souvenir shop stands, nice to stroll by day and in the evening, when it's so nice illuminated.
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I love the Red Carpet walk. The carpet has been gone for a while, but the walk is still fantastic. Every turn has amazing views of the coast, and villas and cliffs and beaches. Mostly an easy walk, and not crowded at all. It is so cool. It is a dedicated path, separated from the road. A few parts are still being repaired from last year's storm and at those places you have to walk in the road or on beautiful trails in the hills, but it is safe and this is only for a small part of the walk. Treat yourself to one of the prettiest walks in Italy.
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