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Recco: history & notable people

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History

Founded by the Romans with the name of Recina the village became soon a powerful centre on the coast of Paradiso Gulf.
Over the centuries, thanks also to its location by the sea and close to the Apennines, representing a good wood stockpile, Recco turned into a shipyard for the Republic of Genoa, providing the typical galleys and sail ships.
During the World War II Recco was burned to the ground by the Alleys’ bombings that also caused hundreds of deaths.
Completely rebuilt, today Recco is a renowned touristic resort on the Paradiso Gulf, and one of the Ligurian Gastronomic Capitals, thanks to the excellence of its operators and culinary traditions.

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Notable People

Recco is the birthplace of the 14th century sailor Nicoloso da Recco, that in 1341 reached Canary Islands on behalf of Portugal King, of Ippolito d’Aste, playwright and teacher lived during 19th century, whom Recco dedicated the Civic Library and Mario Amendola, screenwriter and director of 37 films between 1949 and 1975.

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Nostra Signora del Suffragio Sanctuary

Built in the early 18th century, in 1710 the church joined the Roman...

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Water Polo

Pro Recco Water Polo Team is one of the flagships of the town, thanks...

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History
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Founded by the Romans with the name of Recina the village became soon a powerful centre on the coast of Paradiso...

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The history of Focaccia di Recco

The Focaccia with cheese seems to have been originally created during...

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Cristoforo Colombo Airport in Genoa.
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