Chiavari Castle, Medieval fortress in Chiavari, Italy.
Chiavari Castle is a ruin complex sitting on a hilltop above the town and the Ligurian Sea. The walls still form visible structures that reveal the layout of the former defensive fortress.
The castle was founded in the 12th century following an agreement between Genoa and the Fieschi family to protect the coast from maritime raids. Over centuries it changed hands multiple times and eventually fell into ruin.
The ruins show traces of medieval fortification techniques and serve as a symbol of the region's long maritime heritage.
The ascent to the ruins follows Salita al Castello street, which leads directly uphill and is easy to locate from town. The site is open to visitors but requires sturdy footwear due to uneven ground and stone steps.
The fortress was briefly occupied in 1278 by two local nobles who temporarily seized control before losing the fortification. This event reveals how the site remained strategically valuable even in later periods.
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