Rapallo
There are a lot of possibilities to conjugate tourism and culture in Rapallo…
The Civic Museums as the historical Villa Tigullio, Gaffoglio museum and the Castle on the sea offer to the tourists many possibilities of exhibitions, meetings and events.
Montallegro Sanctuary, easily reachable with the cableway, is a destination of several pilgrimages and faces directly the Tigullio Gulf.
On July 1, 2 and 3 history, traditions and religion mix up during the patronal celebrations held in Virgin Mary’s honour.
Rapallo’s strategic position guarantees to visit Cinque Terre, Portofino, San Fruttuoso and Genoa. There are many possibilities to schedule daily trips in Genoa’s historical centre and to the Aquarium or to Cinque Terre, thanks to frequent links by the sea and land.
Rapallo combines history and architectural richness with landscape suggestion. It is a pleasant town where you can find monumental treasures, not only in the very beautiful historical centre, but also in the hamlets, where hills and streams are part of the territory’s image.
So it is interesting to walk through ancient “carruggis” and squares, enter the churches and admire panoramic views. It is possible to outline some tourist routes, leaving to the visitors the pleasure to discover and have personal surprises during their walks in town.
Rapallo boasts the famous golf and tennis club www.golfetennisrapallo.it
