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Tourism: Priamar, Leon Pancaldo Tower, old town and cruises

The municipal tourism portal lists the old town and harbour basin, towers and fortresses (Priamar, Brandale, Leon Pancaldo Tower), museums, sacred art, theatres and the treasures of the surrounding area. Savona is also a cruise port, with half-day and full-day excursions on offer.

Sections: Attractions · Museums · Nature · Itineraries · Excursions · Accessible visits

In the city

VisitSavona organises visits by theme: the historic centre and harbour basin; the towers and fortresses, namely the Priamar Fortress (corso Mazzini 15), the Brandale Complex (piazza del Brandale 2r) and the Leon Pancaldo Tower or Torre della Quarda (via Leon Pancaldo 1); museums; sacred art in religious buildings; theatres. The Priamar also hosts exhibitions and events.

Surroundings and cruises

One section of the portal is devoted to the «treasures of the surroundings». For people arriving by ship, the portal offers an «Are you on a cruise?» page with half-day and full-day excursions; the Port Authority lists Costa Crociere – Palacrociere as the passenger operator.

Sources

Updated: 2026-10-20

VisitSavona – Le torri e le fortezze· Comune di Savona – VisitSavona

Updated: 2026-10-20

Ports of Genoa – Porto di Savona (terminal, crociere, operatori)· Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Ligure Occidentale

Updated: 2026-10-20

Reviewed: 10/23/2026 · by piero.avolio · rev. 1 · Period: → 2027-10-31

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