Things to Do in Savona

Savona's main square and the central shopping street lined with Liberty-style buildings, street musicians, and outdoor cafés. Free to wander and people-watch—look for the original 19th-century pavement mosaic patterns.

🕐 Always open

💡 The old fish market (Pescheria di Piazza) happens on weekend mornings near the square—it's free to browse and a great spot to see locals buy seafood direct from the boats.

A converted 19th-century railway workshop hosting rotating contemporary art and design exhibitions. Large, airy industrial space with changing shows from local and international artists.

🕐 Tue–Sun 10am–7pm, closed Mon

💡 Free entry for most temporary exhibitions; check their website for any paid events. The café inside does good coffee and has free Wi-Fi.

A 17th-century cathedral with a detached bell tower and a small but beautifully frescoed Sistine Chapel (the Cappella Sistina di Savona) inside the adjacent Bishop's Palace, painted in the 1480s.

🕐 Cathedral: daily 8am–12pm & 3pm–6pm. Sistine Chapel: check at ticket office near entrance.

💡 The Chapel is often open only mornings or for guided tours; confirm times at the tourist office opposite. The cathedral itself is always free and worth a look for its marble altars.

A 16th-century Genoese fortress on the seafront with panoramic views of the port and old town. Inside, you can explore ramparts, courtyards, and a small archaeological museum (free on certain days).

🕐 Fortress grounds: daily 8am–8pm (winter until 6pm)

💡 Check local listings: the museum inside is often free on the first Sunday of the month. Go late afternoon for the best light over the Ligurian Sea.

A long coastal promenade stretching from the old port past beaches and public gardens. Perfect for a free stroll with harbour views, benches, and a small free public beach area near the Fornaci district.

🕐 Always open

💡 Walk the stretch from Piazza del Popolo to the Fornaci lighthouse at sunset for a low-key local scene. Free public showers are available near the Fornaci beach.