Photos: Noli.

Narrow street in Noli, Italy. Arches were used between the buildings to provide strength in an area prone to earthquakes.

Wall tower at the end of a narrow, shop-lined street in Noli, Italy.

Jesus Christ on a crucifix in a church in Noli. The crucifix was used in all the local Christian celebrations throughout Noli.

Narrow street in Noli.

Plaque on a wall in Noli, claiming that Dante Alighieri had once lived in Noli.

A plaque on a wall in Noli tells how Christopher Columbus left Noli on 31 May 1476 with a flotilla of 5 ships. 

Restaurant in a small square just inside the Walls of Noli.

Mural above an entry gate into Noli.

The beach at Noli.

Clock Tower rising above the walled city of Noli.

Clock Tower rising above the walled city of Noli.

Fishing boats on the beach at Noli.

Fishing boat on the beach at Noli.

Alan Morris standing on the beach at Noli.

Entrance to Noli through the Walls of the city.

This building is the Palazzo del Comune (Town Hall) in Noli, Italy. 

Front of the walled City of Noli in Italy.