Enrico II Del Carretto founded the walled Burgus Finarii in 1188 and walled it about 1193; it is the seat of his marquisate, styled 'of Finale' from 1188, with its landing place on the coast below (Finale Marina).
The castle of Gavone above it is later (rebuilt 15th century).
Who holds it
- Name
- Enrico II Del Carretto, marquis of Finale
- Title
- Lord or governing body
- Confidence
- medium
Lord in 1200
Enrico II Del Carretto, marquis of Finale
How things stand that morning
On 1 January 1200, lord or governing body: Enrico II Del Carretto, marquis of Finale.
Walls and castle
Walls of about 1193; a castle above the borgo [the Gavone castle in its later form is 15th-century].
Primary sources for Del Carretto
Chronicles, registers, sagas and inscriptions written in or near 1200 that cover this entry. Each has its own page with editions, translations and where to read it.
- Annals of Genoa, by Caffaro and his continuators, with Ogerio Pane for 1197 to 1219, Ogerio Pane and the other official annalists of Genoa (year by year under the commune's authority; the 1197 to 1219 section by Ogerio Pane). The official record of the commune. Read online
Sources and studies
Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.