The embankment in Rapallo is a promenade that runs along the central part of the city's coast, near the historical and tourist center.
The Central promenade of Rapallo called the promenade Vittorio Veneto (via Vittorio Veneto) is one of the most popular places for walking and recreation in the city.
The length of the promenade Vittorio Veneto is around 350 meters.
On the promenade are places to stay, and the waterfront views of the Gulf of Rapallo.
Within the waterfront is notable for the Rapallo castle (Castello di Rapallo), also known as the ancient castle on the sea built in 1550 for the purpose of defense, after the looting and destruction of the city by Corsair Draguta enslave its inhabitants.
Over the years the castle has undergone changes and additions.
The castle is located in the Eastern part of Vittorio Veneto, surrounded by the sea and connected to the mainland by a jetty. Its unmistakable shape is a symbol of Rapallo and it is reproduced in the engravings, postcards, stamps and Souvenirs.
For a long time the Fort was used as a prison, but was rebuilt and currently is a prestigious venue for exhibitions and conferences.
Behind the castle, on its Eastern side, Central promenade of Rapallo finishes and then runs unextended promenade with cafes and restaurants, and the coast of San Rocco and Le Naghe in Rapallo (San Rocco, Le Nagge), remarkable for the abundance of thermal baths, the Park, and two historic villas, located near the waters of the Ligurian sea. Read more about San Rocco and Le Nagge...
Along the promenade Vittorio Veneto is a narrow road with Parking spaces.
On the opposite embankment side of the road there are historical buildings with colorful facades on the first floor where an abundance of cafes and restaurants.
Among the buildings along the waterfront is notable for the house of Garibaldi (Casa Garibaldi / Casa Garibalda) with characteristic white and gray stripes.
This is one of the most significant buildings of the ancient village of Rapallo, classified as a national monument. On the facade of the marble coat of arms of Admiral Biaggio Assereto indicates that the house dates from the 14th century, and particie at home, he should be considered more ancient.
Among the buildings along the waterfront are hotels, among which we can highlight: 3-star hotel Vesuvio, the hotel Albergo Bandoni and 3-star hotel Miramare, which offers wonderful views of the seafront and the Ligurian sea.
Every Thursday morning, in the street Vittorio Veneto organize a street away market.
On the street Vittorio Veneto remarkable historical monument "Music box" (Chiosco della Musica), opened on November 3, 1929, for concerts, and is a reminder of the Liberty style of the late nineteenth - early twentieth centuries.
The project was realized with Luigi Devoto, who built the pavilion with a diameter of 10 meters and a height of 9 metres, with 12 columns supporting the dome in the inner part of which is shown in the most important Italian and foreign composers.
Near the Music kiosk are two cannons facing the sea.
In the Western part of the promenade Vittorio Veneto meets with the street Antonio Gramsci (Via Antonio Gramsci), which are located along the Central beaches of Rapallo and there is a paid Parking. Read more about all the beaches and coastline of Rapallo...
Near the main beaches and remarkable area of 4 November (Piazza 4 Novembre), where a small Park with Seating, Playground and sculptures.
In the area of 4 November is the Christopher Columbus monument (Monumento a Cristoforo Colombo) opened may 21, 1914. The work of the Italian-Argentine sculptor Arturo Dresco was fully funded by emigrants from Rapallo in North and South America, in memory of their homeland.
Local note States that the thumb of Columbus looking directly in sea water, indicates it is on the American continent.
Behind the monument river boat.
Near the mouth of the river boat (Boate Il) is located the port of Rapallo, also located in the Central part of the city.
Along the port along the promenade, which is a tourist area, where the Maritime Agency, cafes, restaurants, shops, boutiques and salons. Read more about the port in Rapallo...
South port along the coast is the road surface and the pedestrian sidewalk linking the centre of Rapallo with the area of San Michele di pagana, in which also the beaches and sights and then with the neighbouring resort of Santa Margherita Ligure.
All accommodation facilities in Rapallo, including in the city center, near the beaches and more remote from them, can be viewed and booked here
