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 Introduction
Finale Ligure is actually comprised of three districts. Finale Ligure Marina, and Finale Pia are both on the sea. Finale Pia houses a Benedictine abbey. An old medieval town, surrounded by a wall can be found at Finalborgo. It was built during the time when the Ligurian coast was prone to pirate raids.
Arrival Plane
International visitors have two options for arrival, Genoa's (GOA) “Aeroporto Di Genova” and Nice's (NCE) “Nice Cote D'Azur” are both close by. Both airports accommodate flights from around Italy, as well as many cities throughout Europe. Ryanair runs direct flights from London Stanstead to Genoa, and Easyjet flies direct to Nice from several British cities.
Train
High speed trains will get you from Genoa to Finale Ligure in 45 minutes. Regional trains take from one to two hours. From Nice (Nice Ville), the train journey is two and a half to three hours.
Car
From Genoa, 74 km east, follow the A10 Motorway to the Finale Ligure exit. It's about 130 km from Nice. Take the A10/E80 Motorway toward Ventimiglia, to the Finale Ligure exit.
History and Culture
A document dating from 967 acknowledges the inclusion of the town in Emperor Otto I's Marca Aleramica. Del Carretto later inherited the region and made it very powerful. In 1447 the town went to war with Genoa because they did not want to fall under Genoese rule. But the town residents lost to the Genoese in 1448.
In 1571 the governor of Milan, who was Spanish, occupied the town, and in 1602 it was ruled by Spain. In 1815 Finale became part of the Kingdom of Sardinia, and finally, the Kingdom of Italy, in 1861.
Churches and Museums
Two bell towers grace this wonderfully ornate church dating from the 17th century.
Church of Santa Maria di Pia
Important works from the 1500s can be found inside this church which was rebuilt in the 17th century. The structure includes a bell tower dating from the 13th century.
Church of San Biagio
The most interesting feature of this church is its 15th century tower which is in the shape of an octagon. The church was rebuilt in the 17th century.
Church of Sant'Eusebio
An ancient crypt dating from the 11th century, and a gothic apse are two of the incredible features of this interesting church. It also features Romanesque style architecture.
Church of Sant'Antonino
This church includes an ancient crypt which dates from the 12th century.
Church of San Bartolomeo Apostolo
Located in the section of Finale Ligure called Gorra, this church includes a bell tower of Gothic architecture, and a fabulous collection of mullioned windows.
Church of San Lorenzo
A bell tower of Romanesque style, dating from the 12th century can be found at this church. It's located in the area between Capo Noli and Varigotti.
Archaeological Museum
Found within the Santa Caterina convent is the Archaeological Museum. The convent was established in 1359, and two cloisters were added to the structure during Renaissance times. Today, the building houses exhibitions of Paleolithic and Neolithic artifacts, displays on the Roman era, and the Middle Ages, and a section devoted to the Finale Ligure landscape.
Collezione Aerei Piaggio
A collection of photos, drawings, and models detailing aircraft and its industrial production are housed in this unique museum. Accessible by appointment only.
Historical Buildings and Monuments
Located high on a hill, the town lord once kept a watch for pirate invasions from this castle. It was erected in 1640.
Castello Vuillermin
Now a youth hostel, this building, situated in the hills above town, was constructed in the early 1900s.
Finale Marina Arch
Modeled after the Arch de Triomphe in Paris, this exquisite arch is located in the Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II. It was constructed in 1888 as a tribute to Margarethe of Austria.
Places of Interest
Finale Ligure is blessed with a long stretch of sandy beach. Private and public areas dot the shoreline. Umbrellas and lounge chairs are readily available for rental, and refreshments are available nearby.
Events
On the first Saturday and Sunday of every month, dozens of antique vendors set up their stalls at the Santa Caterina Cloisters.
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