{"id":53556,"date":"2026-09-30T16:30:26","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T16:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/darkseagreen-rook-345411.hostingersite.com\/cosa-vedere\/fort-of-santa-tecla\/"},"modified":"2026-10-05T19:34:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T19:34:34","slug":"fort-of-santa-tecla","status":"publish","type":"punto_interesse","link":"https:\/\/italian-riviera.com\/en\/what-to-see\/fort-of-santa-tecla\/","title":{"rendered":"Fort of Santa Tecla"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Forte di Santa Tecla dominates the Porto Vecchio of <a href=\"https:\/\/italian-riviera.com\/en\/riviera-di-ponente\/sanremo\/\">Sanremo<\/a> with its triangular plan. It was built by the Republic of Genoa in the mid-18th century, after the revolt of the people of Sanremo in 1753, not to defend the town from the sea but to keep it under control. Having served as a barracks and a prison, it is now a cultural venue: closed for works, it reopened on 2 July 2026 with exhibitions, concerts and workshops.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> via Giardini Vittorio Veneto 34, Sanremo<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reopening:<\/strong> 2 July 2026, 2026\u201327 season<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ticket:<\/strong> \u20ac5, reduced \u20ac2 (ages 18\u201325), free under 18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Season pass:<\/strong> \u20ac10<\/li>\n<li><strong>Managed by:<\/strong> Ministry of Culture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>History of the fort<\/h2>\n<p>In the 18th century Sanremo was subject to the Republic of Genoa and deeply resented its taxes. After the revolt of 1753 Genoa had this fortress built on the harbour, with its cannons also pointing towards the town. After 1815 the fort became a barracks, and from 1864 to 1997 it was a prison. Since 2016, following restoration, it has hosted exhibitions and events.<\/p>\n<h2>Visiting the fort<\/h2>\n<p>Inside the walls you can visit the restored spaces, which host temporary exhibitions, concerts and family activities. From the bastions the view takes in the Porto Vecchio, La Pigna and the sea. Opening hours for the 2026\u201327 season are published on the fort&#8217;s official website: check them before you go.<\/p>\n<h2>Nearby<\/h2>\n<p>The fort stands on the Porto Vecchio, a short walk from Tiro a Volo beach, <a href=\"https:\/\/italian-riviera.com\/en\/what-to-see\/via-matteotti\/\">via Matteotti<\/a> and the cycle path. The harbour is at the centre of a major redevelopment project that will bring a new square by the sea and a promenade.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions about the Forte di Santa Tecla<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Is the Forte di Santa Tecla open?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, it reopened on 2 July 2026 for the 2026\u201327 season with exhibitions, concerts and workshops.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How much is a ticket?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u20ac5 full price, \u20ac2 for ages 18 to 25, free under 18. 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