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Castello Brown

Via alla Penisola 13a, Portofino, Italy
Ranked #1 of 7 attractions in Portofino
4.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Castles
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Cincinnati
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73 reviews 73 reviews
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146 helpful votes 146 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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We arrived in Portofino in the morning. We walked down to the harbor and asked where to start the walk to Castello Brown. A man painting the outside of the Yacht Club (no yachts around!) indicated some steps to us. We started the climb up the hill. It took us a little while but we were in no hurry, just... More

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New York City, New York
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

FANTASTIC views of the port and the mountains around. Also a nice collection of BW Photos of Italian visitors. More

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Great view from here to see the port and montin side. The walk up was such a joy. But do take time to just set and watch. Its like a live painting. More

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Kings Langley, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

Great views over the harbour and a nice way to spend an hour. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012
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Really worth the walk. Stunning views. A must if you are in Portofino. More

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Stuttgart, Germany
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012
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Castello Brown is well worth the short walk (others have called it a hike but it is not at all strenuous) up the hill. You overlook Portofino Marina and the photo opportunities abound. There are also interesting plants and trees to look at as you walk up. We only went to the outside grounds of the castle so I cannot... More

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Sao Paulo, SP
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2011

When going to Portofino leave your car behind at Rapallo or Santa marguerita Liguria. leave your car behind which are also great places to stay.Get a good hike to Portofino. the sight seeing is marvelous, so and go by foot. you get a wonderful view and spare 5 euros an hour on Portofino's parking. Brown Castle is the high point... More

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Durham, NH
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011

Long path and old stairways from Portofino up to the Castle. Very romantic. More

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Stony Plain, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2011

We enjoyed visiting Castello Brown. Very interesting photos on display and breathtaking views of Portofino and the sea. More

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Mermaid Waters, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2011

Even if it looks a bit of a climb it is worth it . First you visit the church where you can take a rest if needed then on to the Castel. we were lucky to be there when one of the artists had his annual showing on display throughout the gardens and Castel. Besides being a wonderful and pieceful... More

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