The sanctuary and Roman remains The sanctuary of Nostra Signora della Rovere, in San Bartolomeo al Mare, is one of the oldest in Liguria. Although the first document referring to the building dates back to 1353, the discovery of an earthenware pavement in its subsoil and a Roman “mansio” a few meters away, both dating […]
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Mule track towards San Matteo
Road axis in history The mule track that connects Pairola with the church of San Matteo and the Valle Steria was part of an important road axis, crossing the Dianese Gulf. This path could derive from the Via Julia Augusta, founded in 13 BC, as suggested by a milestone still preserved in Chiappa. Fonti: L’Ulivo […]
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Dry stone architecture near Passo Chiappa
An unique monumental area In this area, called “Fonte” (source), there are several “caselle” above ground and inside the terraces. The “caselle” are buildings made with dry stones, whose construction technique has prehistoric origins and is widespread throughout the Mediterranean. To complete an almost museum-like space there are sections of mule track enclosed between picturesque […]
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