Since early 1600, Savona’s historical centre holds the important Cattedrale designed by Battista Sormano. The construction lasted for many centuries, presenting us a harmonious coexistence of styles: the neo-baroque façade, the seventeenth-century altar, the altarpiece of the sixteenth century, the Byzantine capital of the baptismal font, the Renaissance stoup, the wooden choir. The church, dedicated to Our Lady, is rich in biblical frescoes and paintings by masters of that historical period, that are dedicated both to the life of Mary and to the pictures on the deeds of saints and bishops.
Savona overlooks the Ligurian Sea and, beyond the numerous churches and palaces, soar different medieval towers dominate the old town, as well as several fortresses clinging to the hills.