Chiavari

Chiavari is a small town in the Province of Genoa, Italy. It has about 28,000 inhabitants. It is situated near the Entella River.

History

Pre-Roman and Roman Era

A pre-Roman necropolis, which dates from the 8th to 7th century BC, has been uncovered in the zone where is Chiavari now. Chiavari grew up on the traces of a Roman camp on the Via Aurelia.

Medieval Era

The castle was constructed in the 1146. The old town contains numerous arcades and buildings from the 13th century, including a castle, several mansions, and the nearby Church of San Salvatore di Lavagna, which was founded in 1224 by Innocent IV.

The cathedral was rebuilt in 1613. Known famously as a center of ancient humanistic tradition, Chiavari has a public library with a collection of manuscripts and incunabula. After the discovery of the conspiracy of the Fieschi, in 1542, and the capture of Chiavari by the Counts of Lavagna, the town suffered much, being associated with the conspirators. Among its illustrious citizens were: Luca Cantiano di Moneglia, founder of an Art Academy, and Giuseppe Gregorio Solari, translator of many Latin poets.

Chiavari (disambiguation)

Chiavari may refer to: