Rapallo

Rapallo

Rapallo is a major city in the region of Liguria situated in the beautiful Mediterranean part of the Italian Riviera. Rapallo has about 30,000 residents. The city is definitely the largest resort of Riviera di Levante. This place is known for several centuries already. In 1494 Rapallo was assaulted by Charles VIII and as the result there left no residents in the city. Fortunately, the 20th century was the period of two state agreements which are still interesting and relevant from the historical point of view: in 1920 Italy agreed with Yugoslavia on the border of Rapallo, which is still valid today. The world-known historical fame was achieved by Rapallo in April 1922 when the agreement between Germany and the USSR was achieved after the World War I. The foreign ministers Chicherin and Rathenau agreed about the reparations and the establishment of diplomatic relations. The spirit of Rapallo is resurrecting over and over again any time German - Russian relationship is being discussed. So many tourists come here every year in order to feel the very special atmosphere of Rapallo. Here the tourists can book a hotel room, a holiday home or an accommodation in the neighboring areas.

Most tourists in Rapallo are more interested in the sights of the Old Town: the main sight here is the Piazza Cavour with a very beautiful parish church and the remarkable bell tower of 1857. The 16th century castle is also opened to the visitors. In addition the tourists can visit the Museo del Pizzo a Tombolo, which is located in the beautiful city park and is very popular among the visitors.

Many of the more pious visitors wander from Rapallo to the Sanctuary of the Madonna di Montallegro others like to wander to Santa Margherita Ligure, which is a celebrity resort of the first grade and is more than 100 years old.

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