Val Borbera

#1130 among destinations in Italy

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The Val Borbera is a valley formed by the River Borbera, a tributary of the Scrivia, located in the province of Alessandria. It was historically linked to the Republic of Genoa, the Ligurian Republic and is still strongly tied to Liguria. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 44°42'39"N, 8°53'17"E

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Val Borbera – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Libarna, Parco naturale delle Capanne di Marcarolo, Forte di Gavi, Novi Ligure.

1.1 miW
Amphitheatre
Libarna, Serravalle Scrivia
28 min walk • The Amphitheatre of Libarna is found in the ancient Roman city of Libarna, near the modern town of Serravalle Scrivia, in Piedmont. It was discovered in excavations throughout the 20th century alongside remains of bath buildings.
5.7 miS
Park
Parco naturale delle Capanne di Marcarolo
145 min walk • The Capanne di Marcarolo Natural Regional Park is a natural park in the province of Alessandria. It gets the name from a small village in the protected area, Capanne di Marcarolo.
4.3 miW
44°41'29"N • 8°48'16"E
Forte di Gavi, Gavi
111 min walk • Historical place, Forts and castles
6 miNW
City
Novi Ligure
154 min walk • Novi Ligure is a city and comune north of Genoa, in the Piedmont region of the province of Alessandria of northwest Italy. The town produces food, iron, steel, and textiles. It is an important junction for both road and railroad.
6.5 miNW
Museum
Museo dei campionissimi
166 min walk • The Museo dei Campionissimi is a museum in Novi Ligure dedicated to cycling and in particular to cyclists Fausto Coppi and Costante Girardengo, who lived most of their lives in the Piedmontese city.
1.5 miS
Locality
Arquata Scrivia
40 min walk • One of the main attractions in Arquata Scrivia is the medieval fortress, Castello Spinola. This impressive castle dates back to the 13th century and offers visitors a glimpse into the town's past. The castle is perched on a hill, providing panoramic views of the...
7.5 miNW
Locality
Pozzolo Formigaro
192 min walk • One of the highlights of Pozzolo Formigaro is its stunning natural landscape. Visitors can explore the surrounding countryside, dotted with vineyards and olive groves, and take in the breathtaking views of the Italian countryside.
1.5 miN
Locality
Stazzano
38 min walk • Stazzano is a comune in the Province of Alessandria in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 100 kilometres southeast of Turin and about 30 kilometres southeast of Alessandria.
5.5 miN
Locality
Cassano Spinola
140 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Cassano Spinola is the imposing Castello Spinola, a medieval castle that dates back to the 13th century. The castle, with its well-preserved architecture and stunning panoramic views, provides visitors with a glimpse into the town's...
5.6 miSE
Locality
Isola del Cantone
144 min walk • Isola del Cantone is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Genoa in the Italian region Liguria, located about 25 kilometres north of Genoa.