Main Sights
- Castel Gavone, the former seat of the Del Carretto Marquesses. It was allegedly built by the Enrico II Del Carretto in 1181. Destroyed during the struggles with Genoa, it was rebuilt in 1451-1452. In 1715 it was largely dismantled by the Genoese after their conquest of the Marquisate.
- Castel San Giovanni, a 17th century Spanish fort just above the old walled town.
- Castello Vuillermin, a castle dating from the early 20th century which is now converted into a youth hostel. It sits on the mountains directly above the town.
- Basilica of St. John the Baptist (1619–1675), with two bell tower from 1762.
- Church of Santa Maria di Pia, rebuilt in 1725-1728. It houses works from the 16th century and has a 13th century bell tower.
- Church of San Biagio, rebuilt in 1630-1650. It has maintained an octagonal tower from the 15th century.
- Church of Sant'Eusebio, with parts in Romanesque style. Noteworthy are the Gothic apse and the 11th century crypt.
- Church of Sant'Antonino, with a 12th century crypt.
- Church of San Bartolomeo apostolo, in the frazione of Gorra. It has a Gothic bell tower with three floors of mullioned windows.
- Church of San Lorenzo, between Varigotti and Capo Noli. It has Romanesque bell tower from the 12th century.
- Former convent of Santa Caterina, founded in 1359 and rebuilt in Renaissance times with the addition of two cloisters. It is now home to the Town Museum.
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