High above the picturesque harbor town of Portofino stands Castello Brown, a former fortress from the 15th century with a strategic view over the Gulf of Tigullio. Originally known as Fortezza di San Giorgio, the structure served the Republic of Genoa for centuries as a military outpost against pirate attacks and was reinforced multiple times.

In the Portofino Regional Natural Park, about 30 kilometers east of Genoa, you will find a unique nature reserve that spans 18 square kilometers of land and 13 square kilometers of sea.

The 12-meter-high lighthouse Faro di Portofino has been overlooking the Italian coastal town of the same name since 1870 and is now part of the Portofino Marine Protected Area. Its distinctive white flashing light, which shines every five seconds, can be seen from 16 nautical miles away. The pyramid-shaped tower is connected to a two-story former lighthouse keeper's house, where the "Fanalisti" served until 1987. Today, the lighthouse is fully automated and operated by the Italian Navy, and it is not accessible to visitors.

High above the sea of Portofino stands the impressive Villa Altachiara - a historic residence from the 19th century with 30 rooms and a sprawling 35,000 square meter garden. Built in 1874 for George Herbert, the villa is closely linked to the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, as Herbert financed the famous expedition led by Howard Carter.

High above the harbor of Portofino stands the Chiesa di San Giorgio, a Romanesque church from the 12th century dedicated to the patron saint of the town. Inside, you can find the relics of San Giorgio, which sailors from Portofino brought back from the Crusades.

The Chiesa di San Martino in picturesque Portofino has a history that spans almost 900 years, with origins dating back to the 12th century. With its distinctive Lombard-Romanesque architecture, the church, which was dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours in 1548, shapes the character of this Ligurian coastal village.

High above the sea, the Villa Beatrice stands majestically on the Punta Cajega promontory - a castle-like estate in an eclectic style with neo-Gothic elements. The famous architect Gino Coppedè designed the villa in 1913 for the shipbuilding entrepreneur and senator Attilio Odero, which is why it is also known as Castello Odero.