Location: Rapallo
Top Things to do in Rapallo
10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Rapallo That You Shouldn't Miss
A port city of about 30,000 on Italy’s Ligurian Coast, Rapallo lies on the Tigullio Gulf about 15 miles southeast of Genoa. The 16th-century Castello sul Mare (Castle-on-the-Sea) is Rapallo’s most prominent landmark, sitting as it does smack in the harbor. The sixth-century Basilica of Santi Gervasio e Protasio is also worth a visit. For a real treat, take the bus or the funivia (cable car) to the sanctuary of Nostra Signora di Montallegro (Our Lady of Montallegro), which offers stunning views.
Restaurants in Rapallo
1. Cafe ZiPier
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Our menu: pub, little kitchen, live music, disco music, dart club, art and books.
2. Santuario di Nostra Signora di Montallegro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 815 reviews
Reviewed By MiguelbBuenosAires - Missoula, United States
Take the funicular to this 600+ meters high Sanctuary. The church is absolutely beautiful with a nice history behind. The views from both the funicular and the sanctuary are unique and gorgeous. Definitely a recommended spot. We have been around many towns in the Ligurian region and Rapallo with the sanctuary, it’s rebuilt port and it’s city centre (with a stop at Eldolz... coffee shop - highly recommended as well) was a nice surprise and a delight to visit.
3. San Michele di Pagana
4. La Funivia Rapallo-Montallegro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 486 reviews
Reviewed By Nslater1 - Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
We had planned to take a return ride on La Funivia, and luckily when we arrived at the Rapallo entrance we were just in time for a ride. Excellent customer service, brilliant old fashioned, yet incredibly efficient and beautiful little cable car carriages to ride within. When you reach the top- a short 10 minute ride to Monteallegro, a lovely scenic mountain hamlet awaits, with a range of walking trails to explore. And even if you don’t fancy a walk, you can certainly enjoy a coffee or gelato enjoying the magical vista of Rapallo and surrounding villages below.
5. Incendio del Castello con la Processione Religiosa dei Crocifissi
6. Museo del Merletto
7. Castello di Rapallo
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4.0 based on 592 reviews
Reviewed By Tuxilla - Province of Genoa, Italy
Walking along the seafront of Rapallo you happen upon the unusual site of a small castle set in the shallow waters, connected to the shore by a walkaway. The picturesque architecture was built in the sixteenth century, after Turkish pirate-admiral Dragut pillaged the town in 1549, slaughtering the man and kidnapping the women and children to enslave them. The republic of Genoa, an ally and protector of Rapallo, decided to strengthen its defenses, and built the castle. Owned today by the municipality, the Castello is the seat of art exhibitions, and a beautiful sight for the strollers.
