Paraggi Castle, Medieval fortress in Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy.
The castle stands on a small promontory overlooking the eastern side of Paraggi Bay, featuring traditional defensive architecture of the Genoese Republic.
The Republic of Genoa constructed this coastal fortification in 1626 to defend the Tigullio area against maritime threats and potential invasions.
The structure represents a prime example of Italian military engineering, earning recognition as a national heritage site for its architectural significance.
Visitors can reach the castle by following Via Paraggi a Monte, which connects Santa Margherita Ligure to the coastal area of Paraggi.
Napoleonic forces occupied this strategic coastal fortress between 1812 and 1814, during the expansion of the First French Empire into Italy.
Location: Santa Margherita Ligure
Address: Via Paraggi a Monte
GPS coordinates: 44.31057,9.21296
Latest update: May 12, 2025 16:16
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