CRAFTSMEN AND HISTORY

A long tradition of handicraft is deeply rooted among the people of Liguria, and their attachment to their region and to their culture can be seen in the hand-made objects they produce. 

The famous pottery of Albisola are the work of Master ceramists famous all over the world and the testimony of how important ceramists are in Albisola, can be seen in the 17th century Church of the Concordia where there is a votive altar donated by the ceramists, a statue of S. Antonio from Padua and a 16th century ceramic panel representing the “Adoration of the Shepherds”. 

Liguria has been invaded many times and the Roman presence in this region is shown by the many objects on exhibition at the Roman Naval Museum of Albenga, while at the Municipal Museum of Finale Ligure, situated in the ancient village which every week-end hosts an antiquarian market, we can see objects from the prehistoric age.  The pottery displayed in the Benedictine Abbey in Finalpia recalls the period when Finale was under the del Carretto Marquisate.

Other testimonials of prehistoric and Roman Liguria can be seen in the Museums of Bordighera and Ventimiglia.