Apartment Torre Ganduglia

Located between the Riviera of the Palms and the foothills of the Maritime Alps, the medieval town of Noli, with its winding streets, Gothic palaces and proud towers, is one of the select circle of ‘I borghi più belli d’Italia’ – Italy’s most beautiful places. As an important ally of Genoa, the small maritime republic experienced a golden age in the late Middle Ages, the splendour of which is still reflected in the town today. Of the approximately 70 towers that once symbolised the wealth and political power of the noble families, only four remain at their original height. The Torre Ganduglia is one of these special exceptions and is the only family tower in Noli that is privately owned.
Just 150 metres from the public beach, in a quiet side street between the main square and the cathedral, the former 13th-century residential and defensive tower now houses a holiday apartment. Its highlight is the roof terrace of the 24-metre-high tower, which offers a spectacular panoramic view over the roofs of the old town.

As the defensive and residential towers only grew together over the centuries, the result is a diverse spatial structure with exciting transitions that turn the old walls into a history book: in the 16th century, the crenellated tower was not only extended to include a living area with a living room and three bedrooms, but also raised. The former swallowtail battlements can still be glimpsed beneath the plaster in the bathroom. The floral wall and ceiling paintings in the living rooms were only added in 1900 and were rediscovered and uncovered during the most recent renovation work. The stone floors are original and the colours of the doors and windows reflect the historical appearance.

The newly designed kitchen now connects the living area with the fortified tower and forms a modern contrast to the thick tower walls and vaulted ceilings. From the kitchen, you can reach the roof terrace via a terrace shaded by vine leaves or a filigree steel staircase. Passing a tower room with additional sleeping space, a small TV room and a reading room with selected literature. If it weren’t for the sea and the dolce vita of the small harbour town, one would never want to leave the tower residence with its magnificent view.

What to do

Swimming and bathing in the sea, diverse hiking routes through the coastal mountains (e.g. to Capo Noli), nearby Finale Ligure and Noli are a paradise for mountain bikers and climbers, various water sports, boat trips, discovering the sights of the old town and the delicacies of Ligurian cuisine, as well as excursions to the coastal region.

Why we like this house


A viewing tower all to yourself! Between the Middle Ages and modernity.

This house is great for

All lovers of Italy who want to experience history, culture and nature and enjoy the sea – whether couples, families with children over 12, friends or small groups of up to five people

Sustainability

Two electric charging stations are a 3-minute walk away. Public transport: Take the train to Savona, then the bus towards Finalborgo to Noli.

Owner

When Peter Omachen's parents bought the charming but renovation-needy old town apartment in 1989, the current owner was still an architecture student. After some initial simple repairs, many family holidays spent by Peter, his wife Annette and their three children, and regular cleaning of the pigeon-infested tower, the flat was professionally and comprehensively renovated and modernised over a period of ten years. A dream come true, which also offers its guests the best views and new perspectives.

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