TOURIST ATTRACTIONS OF OUR REGION REGION NAME: LIGURIA SITE NAME:VEREZZI 1

Map of the area with other sites REGION NAME: LIGURIA SITE NAME:VEREZZI LOCATION We are here! Map of the region Map of the area with other sites 2

PHYSICAL AND AESTHETIC FEATURES REGION NAME: LIGURIA SITE NAME: VEREZZI TYPE OF SITE Medieval Village PHYSICAL AND AESTHETIC FEATURES There are several highlights: Sant‘Agostino’s square where the drama festival is held; Sant’Agostino’s church,which overlooks the square;Sassetti’s tower and San Martino’s church. HISTORICAL/ARTISTIC INFORMATION Verezzi is one of “I Borghi più Belli d’Italia”, a beautiful mix of four hamlets. They date back to the early middle ages. The famous drama festival of Verezzi has been held in Sant’Agostino’s square every Summer since 1967. From the square you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Borgio,Pietra,Loano as far as Gallinara island. AREA COVERED Verezzi is part of Borgio council. It is located on a hill,2 Km away from the sea and Borgio’s town centre. DATING Verezzi was firstly under the lordship of the bishop-count of Albenga from 1076 then under the feudal branch of Del Carretto from 1212 until it became part of the Genoese repubblic in 1385 3

HIGHLIGHTS Sant’Agostino’s church The view from Sant’Agostino’s square REGION NAME LIGURIA SITE NAME: VEREZZI HIGHLIGHTS Sant’Agostino’s church The view from Sant’Agostino’s square 4

San Martino’s church Sassetti’s tower A view from Verezzi

CONDITION OF PRESERVATION It is entirely preserved. REGION NAME LIGURIA SITE NAME:VEREZZI CONDITION OF PRESERVATION It is entirely preserved. LEGAL OWNERSHIP It belongs to Borgio Verezzi municipality. TICKETS AND BOOKING/VISITING TIME It is an open village, you can visit it any time. 6

REGION NAME LIGURIA SITE NAME:VEREZZI ACCESSIBILITY There are regular buses from Borgio to Verezzi but they are not very frequent. FACILITIES There are quite a few bars, restaurants and gift shops but there is only one small minimarket. 7