The Return of the Doria
The Renaissance re-enactment of the free county of Loano
About The Return of the Doria
Loano and the Doria Princes
The Return of the Doria is the grand historical re-enactment of Loano, on the Riviera Ligure di Ponente, in the province of Savona. The event celebrates the proclamation, in 1575, of the free county of Loano under Zenobia Del Carretto and Gianandrea Doria, nephew of the famous admiral Andrea Doria.
Three Days in the Renaissance
The historic center and the promenade come alive with historical parades, ancient markets, costumed companies, and shows. Among the most anticipated moments are the landing of the Doria princes at the Marina with arquebus salvos, the parade along the coast, and the investiture ceremony in Piazza Italia, in front of the Doria Palace, with fire shows.
Flavors and Shows of the Era
The festival offers a spectacular Renaissance dinner in Piazza Italia, with dishes inspired by the 16th century, as well as falconry, juggling, flag-throwing, Renaissance music, and an artisanal market. A journey through time that tells the story of Loano and its connection with one of the most important families of the Republic of Genoa.
The Return of the Doria — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of The Return of the Doria enlivens Loano from June 12 to 14, between the historic center, the Marina, and the promenade. The event re-enacts the proclamation of the free county in 1575 under Zenobia Del Carretto and Gianandrea Doria.
Three days of parades, shows, and flavors of the era, with the artisanal market open from 10 am to 10 pm for the entire duration of the festival.
Programme The Return of the Doria 2026
Friday, June 12
- From 8:00 PM — Renaissance dinner in Piazza Italia, with dishes inspired by the 16th century (€50 per person)
Saturday, June 13
- From late afternoon — animations and ancient markets in the center
- 9:00 PM — Landing of the Doria Princes at the Marina with arquebus salvos and historical parade along the promenade
- Around 10:00 PM — Investiture ceremony in Piazza Italia with fire shows
Sunday, June 14
- 5:00 PM — Cultural meeting at Orto Maccagli with book presentations on the history of the Doria
For all three days: falconry, juggling, flag-throwers, Ligurian historical groups, Renaissance music, and artisanal market (10 am-10 pm).
Highlights The Return of the Doria 2026
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Practical information — The Return of the Doria
Where
Historic center of Loano (Piazza Italia, Doria Palace), Marina di Loano, promenade, and Orto Maccagli.
Renaissance Dinner
The costume dinner is held in Piazza Italia by reservation, for a fee. Parades, shows, and the market are free to enter.
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Where does it take place — The Return of the Doria
Centro storico e Marina di Loano
Piazza Italia, 17025 Loano