From Roman times to the present day, we suggest a truly evocative museum trip, which will lead you in the footsteps of the most experienced navigators.
- Locations: Albenga, Imperia
- Visit to the Roman Naval Museum of Albenga, featuring artifacts from the most famous Roman shipwreck in the Mediterranean
- Exploration of amphorae and the remains of a Roman cargo ship that carried over 10,000 amphorae
- In the afternoon, visit to the International Naval Museum of Imperia
- In-depth focus on the history of Ligurian seafaring and display of international nautical artifacts
- A fascinating journey through centuries of navigation and maritime culture
Imperia
Albenga
From Roman times to the present day, we offer you a truly evocative museum journey that will take you in the footsteps of the most skilled seafarers.
- In the morning, transfer to Albenga, where we propose a plunge into the past with a visit to the fascinating Roman Naval Museum. Founded in 1950 with materials recovered during thirteen underwater archaeological excavation campaigns from the wreck of a Roman ship sunk in the Albenga roadstead. This wreck is the most famous among all those discovered so far in the western Mediterranean and belonged to the largest known cargo ship, capable of carrying over ten thousand amphorae.
- After sailing through the seas of classical antiquity, in the afternoon we will take you to discover the history of Liguria’s naval heritage with a visit to the International Naval Museum of Imperia. This is a relatively young institution: founded only in 1980, in just a few years it has gained worldwide attention for the speed and effectiveness of its ongoing development, the methodical nature of its research, and the expert enhancement of its artifacts.
