Doria Family Castle
Description:
The castle of the Doria family is an ancient defensive fortress of the twelfth century, located in the Italian resort town of Portovenere.
According to historians, the castle of the Doria family was built in 1139. The best Genoese architects of the time took part in the construction, and the resulting fortress immediately began to play an important strategic role, which remained behind the castle for many centuries. It was not until the early 19th century that the fortress ceased to be of military importance, and during Napoleon’s time the Doria Castle was used as a prison.
Today, this ivy-covered ancient fortress proudly carries the status of a historical monument, attracting many tourists to Portovenere.