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Portofino is a tourist resort located in the province of
Genoa in Italy. The town is crowded round its small harbour, is
closely associated with Paraggi Beach, which is a few minutes up the
coast. Other nearby beaches include Camogli, Chiavari, Lavagna, and
Sestri Levante. The main sights of Portofino are:
Castello Brown (16th century).
Church of St. Martin (Divo Martino, 12th century).
Church of St. George, housing some saints' relics.
Oratory of Santa Maria Assunta, in Gothic style.
Statue of Christ of the Abyss, put underwater in the small bay at a
depth of 17 metres.
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