Elegant apartment in a historic villa – Sant'Ambrogio, Zoagli

Located halfway between Chiavari and Rapallo, Zoagli is a place inhabited for millennia: a prehistoric settlement, a fief of the Fieschi Family of Lavagna, and, starting from the 13th century, a domain of the Republic of Genoa. During that period, Zoagli became world-famous for the production of precious silk velvets; the weaving activity thus complemented that of the maritime industry. Even today, the coat of arms of Zoagli features the symbolic colors of the two major confraternities: the blue of the sailors and the yellow of the weavers, with the effigy of the two Towers built in 1500 to defend the village from pirate attacks. As early as the 19th century, Zoagli was a destination for elite tourism and maintains the tradition of discreet hospitality. It offers tourists enchanting landscapes that have fascinated illustrious artists such as Nietzsche, Kandinsky, Tosi, Sem Benelli, Ezra Pound. Zoagli is still characterized by a calm and refined beauty, which can be found in the creuze, small lanes running between villa parks and among the "terraces" cultivated with olive trees, as well as along the Lungomare Canevaro, a rocky path winding along the cliffs near the sea. Zoagli retains its charm even below sea level; right in front of the Rotonda Grande, at about 9 meters deep, stands the statue of the Madonna del Mare, created by the sculptor Marian Hastianatte. This creation enriches the artistic and tourist heritage of the maritime village and represents an additional destination for underwater exploration enthusiasts. The square overlooking the lively bars and restaurants, the promontories, and the coves provide a backdrop for a peaceful but rich vacation full of great and small emotions.