Founded in the 17th century by the nobleman Gio Maria Oddo , the college was intended for the education of Albenga's youth, especially the poor and deserving. The complex was later expanded, renovated, and connected to the church of San Carlo.
Today it houses the Civic Library and the "Magiche Trasparenze" museum, dedicated to glass artifacts recovered from the necropolises of Albenga. Among the most extraordinary pieces is the Blue Plate , unique in the world. The collection includes nearly 200 artifacts, the result of excavations by Professor Nino Lamboglia and studies by the International Institute of Ligurian Studies.
From the next stop, we leave the historic center and go to discover the many treasures kept nearby.
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