Finale Ligure

Since 1927, the three towns Marina, Pia and Borgo form the municipality Finale Ligure. Located directly at the seaside, Finalmarina and Finalpia almost merge and are only separated by the river Sciusa. The basilica San Giovanni Battista in Marina, with its characteristic rococo facade, is one of the finest examples of this architectural style on the Riviera. The old parish church San Giovanni Battista (now Chiesa dei Cappuccini), first mentioned as early as in the 5th century, with preserved Romanesque... parts, can be found on the access road to Finalborgo. Finalpia, the second part of the town of Finales, developed around the church Santa Maria di Pia that was built in 1170. While the Campanile still stands for Romanesque-Gothic style, the playful facade of Santa Maria suggests rococo and the interior represents typical Riviera baroque. more

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