Bogliasco

Bogliasco ( Ligurian Bugasku or Boggiasco ) is a municipality in the province of Genoa with 4456 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012).

• 4.1 roads
• 4.2 Rail transport

Geography

Bogliasco is the first community to which one meets when one crosses from the Ligurian capital Genoa in an easterly direction, the Riviera di Levante. Together with the municipalities of Camogli, Recco, Pieve Ligure and Sori forms Bogliasco the coastline of the Golfo Paradiso. The municipality is divided into the districts of Poggio Favaro, San Bernardo and Sessarego.

The coastal section Bogliasco has a change of small beaches and high cliffs; water quality is considered good and there is the possibility to surf. The hinterland is typical of the Levant: The barren slopes of the Ligurian Apennines, leaving little room for the characteristic small olive groves, however, provide a good basis for a hiking trip with stunning views.

According to the Italian classifications for seismic activity Bogliasco Zone 4 has been assigned. This means that in the region virtually no earthquakes occur.

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Culture and sights

Church building

• Chiesa della Santissima the Nativity of Mary, a church from the 12th century, which was from 1731 to 1737 completely restored Antonio Maria Ricca
• Chiesa della Confraternita di Santa Chiara, built a church in 1403
• Santuario di Nostra Signora delle Grazie, from 1817
• Chiesa di Nostra Signora della Neve di Gesù Cristo d dell'Ascensione, a church in the district Sessarego
• Chiesa di Nostra Signora della Salute, a church in the village of San Bernardo

Nature

One of the most beautiful places of the Genoese Riviera del Levante the cliff of Pontetto counts (Italian: Scogliera di Pontetto ), which is located at the border to Pieve Ligure. During the summer months it is a popular destination for many tourists and beach lovers. The cliff is from the Pontetto station over a ravine ( Creuza ), which leads down to sea level to reach.

Regular events

Every fourth Sunday of the month there is a traditional antiques market in Piazza XXVI Aprile. At the on Saint Joseph's (March 19 ) the following Sunday Friscioladda is organized, a festival with the culinary specialties bugie and donuts.

• Festa della Madonna del Carmine - July 16, with cross processions and fireworks in the evening
• Festa di Santa Chiara - August 11, with cross processions
• Sagra delle Basanne - in May ( in the villages of Poggio and San Bernardo )

Infrastructure

Bogliasco is crossed by the national road 1 ( Strada Statale ), Via Aurelia. The nearest links to the A12 motorway is located at Nervi. Alternatively, the exit can be used in Recco and then the Via Aurelia about Sori and Pieve Ligure.

Rail transport

Bogliasco is connected to the national rail network. The train station of Bogliasco located on the railway Pisa -La Spezia -Genoa and of the regional trains of the subsection Genoa - La Spezia served.

Economy

The economy Bogliascos focuses on tourism with a focus on holiday.

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