Priamar Fortress, fortress in Savona, Italy
The Priamar Fortress extends over multiple levels with thick stone walls, bastions, and underground passages built into a promontory above Savona's harbor.
Construction of the fortress began in 1542 under architect Giovanni Maria Olgiati, replacing earlier medieval structures including the ninth-century Santa Maria di Castello cathedral.
The fortress houses the Archaeological Museum of Savona, displaying regional artifacts and ceramics discovered during excavations conducted since the 1950s.
Visitors can access the fortress daily through guided tours that include the officers' quarters, prison cells, and defensive structures across different architectural periods.
The fortress served as Italy's principal military prison until 1903, holding notable figures such as Giuseppe Mazzini during the Italian unification movement.
Location: Savona
Inception: 1542
Architects: Giovanni Maria Olgiati
Address: Corso Giuseppe Mazzini, 1, Savona (SV) 17100
GPS coordinates: 44.30441,8.48415
Latest update: October 8, 2025 11:38
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