• One of the most celebrated former inhabitants of Savona was the navigator Christopher Columbus, who farmed land in the area while chronicling his journeys.
  • Savona Cathedral: The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, with its striking Baroque façade, is another architectural marvel.
  • The Cathedral of Savona or the Assumption Cathedral ( Italian Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta ) is a church in Savona in the Italian Riviera .
  • Savona, Italy. , See on map. ... Once the seat of the bishops of Brugnato, it is now a co-cathedral in the Diocese of La Spezia-Sarzana-Brugnato. History.
  • The cathedral's cloister was open to the public, with no admission fee. ... The Cappella Sistina was commissioned by Pope Sixtus IV, who came from Savona.
  • OrangeSmile.com city guide to Savona, Italy. What to see and to visit - best attractions and sightseeing, famous touristic places and landmarks in Savona.
  • Savona Cathedral. ... The Clocktower: At the end of Via Paleocapa is the 14th-century La Torretta clocktower, known as the local symbol of Savona.
  • Savona Cathedral: Start your journey at the iconic Savona Cathedral, a masterpiece of medieval architecture.