The theater in the castle.

Located in the Val Bormida, the site was inhabited by the Epanteri ethnic group, and later it was a crossroads on the Roman route of the Via Emilia Scauri, becoming an outpost in military strategies. The south-east tower has Lombard origins, built on a previous Byzantine fortress, for defensive and lookout purposes. The small turreted castle, which is located in the center of the village and flat, was built by the Del Carretto family in 1100 who ensured a period of peace and prosperity in their lands. Four of the sixteen original sides can be visited, restored and renovated with removable and respectful tensile structures, to host theatrical and musical events. In the seventeenth century the village was involved in the Austro-Savoy and French conflict, which saw the Napoleonic army win in the battle of Loano. Surrounded by a large diversified and well-preserved wooded area, the Borgo is famous for the golden mushroom festival during which you can taste typical recipes with different types of Boleti, including Porcini. .