Albenga is a nice city in the province of Savona in Liguria. The old medieval center has remained intact and the streets, shops and beautiful buildings are worth a visit.
The city has many towers, the three most important are also the tallest. All the others have no real function and were built to show the power and wealth of the owners.
Looking at an aerial photo of Albenga, you can clearly see the straight streets, created by the Romans. At that time Albenga was an important port city on the coast. Later the mouth of the Centa river moved and now the city is located further inland, along the river.
Palazzo Peloso Cepolla with one of the many towers of the city from the 13th century and the façade from the 16th century. The halls are embellished with beautiful frescoes and busts.
Consisting of a 14th century tower which is inclined due to land subsidence and two houses added later.
The Ingaundo Civic Museum of Albenga has been located in the Palazzo Vecchio of the Municipality since 1933.
