Sestri Levante Essentials

Sestri Levante is defined by its unique peninsula setting between the Bay of Silence and the Bay of Fables. This selection highlights the town's architectural heritage, including the Romanesque San Nicolò dell'Isola and the Renaissance Basilica di Santa Maria di Nazareth. Natural landmarks include the sheltered sandy shores of Portobello and the panoramic hiking trails of Punta Manara, while the Galleria Rizzi preserves a significant collection of Genoese and Flemish art in a historic waterfront setting.

Sestri Levante Essentials — Mappa

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Spiaggia di Portobello

Sandy beach located within the sheltered Bay of Silence, characterized by calm waters and surrounding pastel-colored historical buildings.

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Chiesa di Santa Sabina

Catholic place of worship located in the hamlet of Trigoso.

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Convento dell'Annunziata

15th-century former Dominican monastery situated on the tip of the peninsula overlooking the Bay of Silence, now serving as a cultural center.

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Chiesa dell'Immacolata

17th-century Capuchin church and convent featuring a distinctive black-and-white striped facade, positioned on a hill overlooking the bay.

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Riva Trigoso

Coastal hamlet and railway station east of Sestri Levante, known for its shipbuilding industry and large sandy beach.

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San Nicolo dell'isola di Sestri Levante

San Nicolò dell'isola is a Romanesque style, Roman Catholic parish church in the town of Sestri Levante, in the Liguria, Italy.

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Basilica di Santa Maria di Nazareth, Sestri Levante

Santa Maria di Nazareth is a Renaissance church in the town of Sestri Levante, in the Gulf of Tigullio in the Metropolitan City of Genoa.

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Teatro Arena Conchiglia

Open-air theater located near the waterfront, used for concerts and cultural events during the summer season.

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Galleria Rizzi

Art museum housing a private collection of 15th to 18th-century paintings, including works by Genoese and Flemish masters, alongside antique furniture.

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Punta Manara

Scenic promontory accessible via hiking trails, featuring panoramic views of the Gulf of Tigullio and the ruins of a 16th-century watchtower.