Bergeggi, Protected limestone island in Liguria, Italy.
Bergeggi is a protected limestone formation rising 53 meters (174 feet) from the Ligurian Sea, situated roughly 200 meters (656 feet) offshore near the village of Bergeggi in Savona province. The island is part of a regional protected area that restricts human activities to preserve its environment.
A monastery was established on the island in 992 by the Bishop of Savona and later entrusted to monks from Lérins Abbey for religious purposes. This monastic presence shaped the site's development and spiritual importance for centuries.
The western section holds a metal statue called Pifferaio depicting a figure playing a wind instrument. It sits near the Torre del mare gardens where visitors can observe it from designated viewing areas.
Visiting requires respect for protection rules that restrict swimming, boating, fishing, and water sports to preserve the environment. It is best to observe the island from authorized coastal viewpoints rather than attempting to approach it by water.
Two small Romanesque chapels and a cylindrical defense tower stand on the island as remnants of its medieval past. The rock is also home to rare Mediterranean plants like Campanula sabatia and Euphorbia dendroides that grow naturally on its slopes.
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