Parasio

★★★★★ 4.6/5 (61,743 reviews) Excellent

About This Museum

Tucked away in the heart of Imperia's old town, the Parasio isn't your typical museum—it's the historic hilltop district itself, a living, breathing relic. Wandering its caruggi, the narrow, shadowy lanes, feels like stepping back centuries. The entire area is an open-air museum where every sun-bleached building and worn stone step has a story to whisper. It’s a place that captures the very soul of Liguria, not through glass cases, but through the immersive experience of simply being there.

Collection Highlights

The main collection is the architecture itself: ancient stone houses with faded frescoes, hidden courtyards bursting with flowers, and the imposing Palazzo del Capitano. You'll also stumble upon small oratories and charming piazzas that serve as natural exhibits of daily life from a bygone era.

Visitor Information

Just head to the old town of Imperia; the Parasio is the labyrinthine quarter perched on the hill. There's no ticket booth or opening hours—your exploration begins whenever you decide to get lost in its enchanting alleys.

Architecture & Building

A stunningly preserved medieval borgo, a jumble of pastel-colored Genoese-style houses stacked like wedding cakes along steep, climbing pathways and under characteristic vaulted passageways.

Contact & Location

Address: Parasio, Varazze, Savona, Liguria, 17019, Italia

Phone: +39 0183 7011

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