Two smiling women walking on the beach near a historic tower.

The tower, the guardian of the sea

The tower, the guardian of the sea

The bastions along the coast of Liguria were part of an ancient system of lookout towers.

The Coscia tower is Alassio’s bastion and was built in the 16th century by the Republic of Genoa. 

It is very well preserved and the mighty stone and brick circular structure is still an imposing sight. It kept the town safe against pirates and is one of Alassio’s symbols.

Couple walking on the beach near a historic tower at sunset.
Ancient tower lit near the sea with town in the background at night
Ancient tower on the beach at sunset with orange sky and calm sea.
Two smiling women walking on the beach near a historic tower.

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Two smiling women walking on the beach near a historic tower.

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.

Purple and yellow flowers with decorated roofs and cypress trees in background

The English in Alassio

Throughout our history, Alassio has been very popular with the English as a destination for holidays and more.

Church with bell tower seen from a wooded park with stone benches and tables.

Sacred architecture

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

Statue of two people sitting on the Muretto di Alassio with signed tiles.

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.

Historic building facades with black shutters under a clear blue sky

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.

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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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