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Castello Brown
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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Michael-Traveller-JP
Düsseldorf, Germany421 contributions
Well worth the climb
Sep 2023 • Family
To get to the Castle, you need to climb up the hill, which is a “walk in the park” by Ligurian standards… However, the views from the castle are well worth the climb and the 5 € entrance fee, which is comparatively cheap in comparison to the outrageous prices charged elsewhere in Portofino.
Written 1 October 2023
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Lynette0708
Shanghai, China1,206 contributions
Definitely worth a visit
Aug 2023 • Solo
Definitely worth a visit!

Also the view from our hotel is breathtaking, still worth a visit to Castello Brown as from its top, there is a wider view.

Entry ticket EUR5 - well bit costy but it’s Portofino, so~ I enjoyed my visit there.
Written 21 August 2023
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Jason S
Melbourne, Australia1,680 contributions
Loved the view…Castle So So
Feb 2023 • Solo
It’s all about the views, maybe 10 minute walk from church up hill but easy walk with nice path.

Castle overlooks the town that is picture perfect, I was lucky to visit on a nice day amazing.

Castle not very big and nothing inside jumps out at you with any WOW factor.

It’s all about the view so would recommend visiting castle having a quick look, then take in the views.
Written 1 August 2023
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Elizabeth O
115 contributions
Worth the walk. The view from the castle is outstanding!
Jul 2023 • Couples
The walk is uphill, and fortunately mostly shaded. When you get to the top there is a lovely bar with snacks and hot and cold drinks for all ages. The castle itself is in good condition, and the photo opportunities from this vantage point are fabulous!
Written 24 July 2023
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TravBug
373 contributions
Best views of Portofino
Apr 2023 • Family
Stunning views, but tough climb! The views of Portofino from the top / garden are incredible. Even the hike up there is full of stunning views and lots of flowers.
Written 22 April 2023
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Bryan1977
Denver, CO14 contributions
A Bucket List View
Sep 2022
Castello Brown is interesting, love the old photos on the wall. But the best part is the amazing, life-changing, bucket-list view from the castle back to Portofino.
Written 14 October 2022
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DS526
SHROPSHIRE90 contributions
Fantastic viewpoint
Oct 2022 • Couples
Thanks to Tripadvisor reviews we took a walk up from the harbour and it was an excellent recommendation. We walked up the cobbled slope in less than 10 minutes and it wasn’t too arduous (we are 55 and 72). Paused at the church on the way up as well.
The castell is small but interesting and what a location! There is an outside bar at the top for refreshments or sit on a bench in the shade if you’ve brought your own.
There is another footpath down through the trees which was steeper so I thought the wider cobbled road up past St Giorgio church was easier as you can look around at the views rather than down to avoid stumbling. (follow Google maps or signs from the harbour)
Written 11 October 2022
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Ladan2014
El Dorado Hills, CA73 contributions
Incredible views
Jun 2022 • Family
After walking up hill, you’ll get to see the most amazing views of Portofino. I highly received visiting castle brown when you’re in Portofino
Written 19 June 2022
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Explorer
132 contributions
The highlight of Portofino
Jul 2021 • Couples
Very nice small walk to the castle with the view on Portofino bay. Not so much to see inside though. Still the most interesting part of Portofino
Entry 5 euro
Review of: Castello Brown - Portofino
Written 26 July 2021
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Dutch-Mikey
Le Havre, France1,146 contributions
Interesting place with a great view
Jul 2021
It's a climb to get here, but the view is worth it. The castle is not so shabby either, and with a lot of history (Churchill once was here... God knows how he got to the top).

The rooms are pretty bare, but several photos explain the history. But the view are incredible.
Written 10 July 2021
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