Diano Castello

When Genoa crushed Pisa at Meloria in 1284, this hill village sent a galley of its own and was rewarded with the title 'Magnifica'. The battle still covers the façade of the town hall. Built in the 10th century as Castrum Diani against Saracen raids, the village overlooks the coastal plain of Diano Marina, among olive groves and Vermentino vineyards.

Highlights

• The fresco of the Battle of Meloria on the town hall façade
• Baroque San Nicola di Bari, with a crucifix attributed to Maragliano
• San Giovanni Battista's painted roof truss showing the labours of the months
• The September historical parade, with sword duels and medieval food
• Vermentino white wine from the surrounding hills

Summary based on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), written with AI assistance.