Forte San Giovanni, Savona

In 1882 it was transformed into a women’s high-security prison and was completely closed at the beginning of the 20th century. After years of neglect, during which the Fortress was turned into a warehouse and practically abandoned, in 1984, the Superintendence of Monuments began, under the direction of Dr. Maria Di Dio, a meticulous and difficult restoration that brought the Castle back to its original splendor. Currently, under the supervision of the Superintendence, an advanced study proposal is underway for the use of the entire complex by the Municipality of Finale Ligure, the Pollupice Mountain Community, and the Historic Center of Finale, with the aim of making the Castle a cultural gathering point and a showcase for the entire surrounding area.