Castello della Dragonara is one of the popular tourist attractions of the resort town of Camogli, located on the Ligurian Riviera di Levante. This fortification stands on the street of via Isola. According to some historical documents, the construction of the castle dates to the first half of the 13th century, however, reliable information about the exact date of its construction is not to this day.

First Castello della Dragonara, which probably had a smaller size, was used as an excellent observation post and fortification – he stood guard fishing villages and the part of the Paradiso Gulf, which lies opposite the cliff. In addition, in the castle inhabitants of Camogli chose their representatives in the government, and could hide inside in the event of a sudden attack by pirates.

In the second half of the 14th-century Castello della Dragonara for better protection of the inhabitants of the fishing village was seriously fortified necessary weapon was received from the Senate of the Republic of Genoa. In the same century castle repulsed several attacks, although it was partially destroyed – first by Gian Galeazzo Visconti, and then, in 1366, the year, from Nicholas of Fieschi.

Between 1428 and 1430 m years the castle was enlarged and strengthened, this time with the help of the inhabitants of Camogli, in particular, was built lookout tower. Despite this, in 1438, the year the structure was subjected to a siege by the troops of the Duchy of Milan, and part of its walls was demolished. A few years later the inhabitants of Camogli rebuilt new walls, with money for the construction was collected, as said by the world.

Ten years later, in 1448, the year, the tension between Camogli, neighboring Recco and Genoa began to increase, and the government of the Republic of Genoa demanded to carry Castello della Dragonara. The castle was destroyed, but just 6 years later was elevated again, and again by the residents and handed over to the ruler of the Republic.

In the 16th century Castello della Dragonara lost its defensive function and became used as a prison. But in the 1970s, after several decades of neglect, the castle was restored and opened to the public. On its territory is an aquarium with typical Bay Paradiso species of fish, molluscs and crustaceans.