The Promenade Of Rapallo On The Italian Riviera. Stock Photo

Rapallo is a municipality in the Metropolitan City of Genoa, located in the Liguria region of northern Italy. Rapallo has been known for its climate that made it over the years the winter residence of preference for most of the affluent Italians living in the North West of Italy. Its proximity to the coast makes for mild winters where people can enjoy easy strolls on the sunny promenade and the golfers can enjoy one of the oldest courses in Italy, opened in 1930. The castle on the sea is a defensive position in Rapallo, built to defend the water at the Vittorio Veneto seafront. It is also called a medieval castle with an incorrect definition since the construction dates back only to the second half of the 16th century. Inside there is also a small chapel dedicated to San Gaetano built in 1688 with the characteristic dome with bell, clearly visible outside the castle. It is the symbol of the town of Rapallo and has been declared an Italian national monument.