The English in Alassio

The English in Alassio

The English in Alassio

There are many reasons for this bond between Alassio and the English.

The painter Richard Whateley West was captivated by the sea light and chose a studio near to the beach. His works are on display in a gallery dedicated to him which is also home to the English Library, housing 15,000 books.

His fellow countrymen, the Gibb, MacMurdo and Hanbury families, preferred to stay in the hills above the town where they built beautiful villas for their winter visits, an Anglican church near to the station and the Hanbury Tennis Club.

Through the 1900s the Villa della Pergola was also owned by the Hanburys who would hold a Wysteria Party every year to celebrate the blooming season.

Chiesa Anglicana Esterno (1)
Chiesa Anglicana Esterno (2)
Chiesa Anglicana Esterno
Chiesa Anglicana Interni (1)
Chiesa Anglicana Interni
Chiesa Anglicana
Hanbury Tennis Club (1)
Hanbury Tennis Club (2)
Hanbury Tennis Club
Hnabury Tennis Club
Richard West Gallery & English Library (1)
Richard West Gallery & English Library (2)
Richard West Gallery & English Library (3)
Richard West Gallery & English Library (4)
Richard West Gallery & English Library (5)
Richard West Gallery & English Library
Villa Della Pergola E Glicine Sinensis E VDP Carassale
Villa Della Pergola Giardini E Glicine Ph. Archivio Villa Della Pergola
VilladellaPergola2 Archivio Villa Della Pergola A

Giardini Villa Pergola
Giardini di Villa della Pergola

A guided tour through the scents and colours of one of Italy's most beautiful parks.

A guided tour through the scents and colours of one of Italy's most beautiful parks.
A unique garden, covering an area of over twenty-two thousand square metres, where nature, history and charm blend together. Visitors can admire an amazing flower display that changes according to the flowering calendar among wisteria, agapanthus, lotus and citrus flowers.

A gem in authentic Old English style where Mediterranean flora and rare exotic plants coexist in breathtaking harmony.

Booking required
Duration
: 1 h 30
Period: from March to October

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Other experiences

Sacred architecture

Sacred architecture

Alassio boasts a great number of churches in a wide range of architectural styles reflecting different periods of history.

Budello di Alassio

Budello di Alassio

Via XX Settembre, Via Vittorio Veneto and Via Brennero form the area known as Budello, a long traditional Ligurian lane of historic buildings, bars, boutiques and shops.

The famous Muretto di Alassio

The famous Muretto di Alassio

In 1953 Mario Berrino began decorating a little wall, or Muretto, opposite Caffè Roma, creating an open-air art installation which continues to constantly evolve.

Cappelletta Stella Maris

Cappelletta Stella Maris

La Cappelletta is one of our favourite viewpoints perched just above the waves. It offers truly incredible views over the Baia del Sole.

The tower, the guardian of the sea

The tower, the guardian of the sea

The Coscia Tower was built in the 16th century to defend our town against invaders coming from the sea. One of only a few such towers still standing, it seems to still be protecting us.

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Photo:

Emerson Fortunato
Marco Zanardi
Mola Mola Dive Team
VI Continente Diving Center
Giardini di Villa della Pergola
Thalasso and Medical SPA Grand Hotel Alassio
Golf di Garlenda
Mattia Righello
Un Mondo di Colori
Willie Boehmer
Giannicola Marello.

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