Castello di San Giorgio

The pentagonal fortress stands on a rocky promontory overlooking the Gulf of Poets, featuring black and white stone architectural elements throughout its structure.

Construction began in 1152, with Pisans fortifying it in 1241 after their victory at the Battle of Giglio, before Genoese forces captured it in 1256.

The castle houses the Gothic-Genoese chapel of Saint Anastasia, decorated with black and white stones and containing bas-reliefs of lambs and Saint George.

The castle functions as a museum with varying seasonal hours, offering elevator access from San Giorgio gallery in Calata Mazzini between 8:00 and 1:00.

Francis I of France was imprisoned in this maximum security fortress after his defeat at the Battle of Pavia in 1525.

Location: Lerici

Inception: 1152

GPS coordinates: 44.07292,9.90719

Latest update: May 13, 2025 05:01