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Palazzo Ducale & Piazza De Ferrari   Genoa

Palazzo Ducale & Piazza De Ferrari, Genoa

 44 Reviews  Do you like Statue's with Horse's, I do! Located infront of the Theatre, "Carlo Felice" in Piazza de Ferrari, is a nice monument of Garibaldi on his Horse. Garibaldi is known as an "Italian National... 

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The Cinque Terre trails   Manarola

The Cinque Terre trails, Manarola

 11 Reviews   This tip also appears as an “Off the Beaten Path” one on my Riomaggiore page so describes the walk as it seemed to us starting from there. The most southerly stretch of the footpath that links the... 

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surrounding, Cinque Terre   La Spezia

surrounding, Cinque Terre, La Spezia

 34 Reviews  The walk from Riomaggiore to Monterosso al Mare (an 18 km/11 mi hike), at the steadily-decreasing-in-price-per-day-bought price of 5 Euro for one day, is quite a bargain. You get breathtaking views of... 

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the trail - via dell'amore   Vernazza

the trail - via dell'amore, Vernazza

 8 Reviews  I did the trail between Corniglia and Manarola trought the vyniards...gorgeous, although it tooks us 4 hours and tiring, but worth it, because there is less tourists, the scenery is beautiful and if... 

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Castello Brown   Portofino

Castello Brown, Portofino

 19 Reviews  Castello Brown was built in the 16th century and had important strategic purpose in defending Portofino bay against the intruders. It is perfectly positioned controlling the entrance into the bay but... 

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Church of S. Pietro   Portovenere

Church of S. Pietro, Portovenere

 18 Reviews  The site of San Pietro is not only exceptionally beautiful but it is also interesting from the historical point of view. In pagan times there was a temple of goddess Venus here, from which the name... 

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Baia del Silenzio   Sestri Levante

Baia del Silenzio, Sestri Levante

 4 Reviews  Chiara - not silent at all in Silent Bay... ...but organizing our lunch with utttz in a nearby restaurant. And a cat in the boat watching Chiara... Chiara and the cats - that is a never-ending... 

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promenade of Camogli   Camogli

promenade of Camogli, Camogli

 2 Reviews  This is one of the best places for a pic of the promenade. Click on the pic and you will see two huge trees bending dangerously over the promenade. When you get closer to this place in reality, you... 

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Via San Lorenzo and the cathedral   Genoa

Via San Lorenzo and the cathedral, Genoa

 31 Reviews  In the streets and square located near St. Lorenzo Cathedral, I found many Artist's selling their work. There was all kinds of Art, most probably, something for everybody's taste. I don't know the... 

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surrounding, portovenere   La Spezia

surrounding, portovenere, La Spezia

 4 Reviews  Porto Venere is an amazing place very close to La Spezia, in a quiet corner of the gulf and on my opinion is one of the best location which worth a visit here. From its picturesque port, you may... 

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The Forte   Vernazza

The Forte, Vernazza

 5 Reviews  Sitting on a rocky promontory above Vernazza are remains of the Doria family castle, including a circular watchtower, quite useful at a time when pirates were regularly raiding Mediterranean villages.... 

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Chiesa di S.Giorgio   Portofino

Chiesa di S.Giorgio, Portofino

 7 Reviews  Saint George Church is a lovely yellow Church on top of Portofino’s promontory and and dates back to the 12th century. It was built in romanic style but it was alterd two times, the first time in 1691... 

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carugi: narrow roads   Portovenere

carugi: narrow roads, Portovenere

 8 Reviews  The main street in Portovenere, Via Capellini - also known as Carugio - cuts through the town. It starts from the arched gateway by the harbour and runs uphill to la Chiesa San Pietro, a church built... 

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Baia delle Favole   Sestri Levante

Baia delle Favole, Sestri Levante

 2 Reviews  Baia delle Favole ( Bay of fairy-tales ) has a seperate and mostly quite wide boulevard with big palmtrees,benches and playgrounds for the kids, and lots of hotels facing the beach. And when you are... 

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Camogli Fish Fry   Camogli

Camogli Fish Fry, Camogli

 1 Review  What you are looking at are 2 enormous frying pans. Once a year, on the second Sunday in May, Camogli has a huge fish fry (La Sagra del Pesce) in which pans like these are used to fry a VERY large... 

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Genoa Acquarium   Genoa

Genoa Acquarium, Genoa

 20 Reviews  Genovese Acquario is the largest in Italy and the second largest in Europe. It has 3.100 square metres and welcomes almost 1,5 millions of visitors each year. The aquarium was built for Genoa EXPO '92... 

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surrounding, Lerici   La Spezia

surrounding, Lerici, La Spezia

 2 Reviews  The township, which dates back to roman times, is dominated by a medieval castle now transformed in a magnificent paleontologic museum. There are several beautiful villas in this area and the... 

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the harbour   Portovenere

the harbour, Portovenere

 11 Reviews  We arrived in Portovenere from La Spezia by ferry. I think it was a much better choice than coming by bus. What can be nicer on a hot summer day than a cool breeze from the sea? Besides, the first... 

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Hills, Cable Cars, Castles   Genoa

Hills, Cable Cars, Castles, Genoa

 17 Reviews  We weren't actually looking for this funicular, but another which we couldn't find! They are difficult, as the entrance is small and behind a glass door. Above the door is a big sign. Deciding on this... 

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Porta Soprana and Columbus House   Genoa

Porta Soprana and Columbus House, Genoa

 16 Reviews  In 1155, the Barbarossa defensive walls were extended to give more protection of Genoa, and it was at this time, at the top of St. Andrew hill, the Porta Soprana was built. The pair of medieval towers... 

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Porto Antico and Palazzo S.Giorgio   Genoa

Porto Antico and Palazzo S.Giorgio, Genoa

 30 Reviews  Piazza Caricamento is a touristy area, but a big space, so I wonder how busy it would get! I saw some interesting architecture on the old buildings, a Carousel, and it looked like they were setting... 

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Boccadasse   Genoa

Boccadasse, Genoa

 6 Reviews  Boccadasse is a small fishing-village inside of Genua that kept its old character because there is almost NO car trafic, lots of fishingboats may be seen on the stoney beaches and there are lots of... 

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Historic Centre, west   Genoa

Historic Centre, west, Genoa

 20 Reviews  Saint Peter's Loggia was built between 1589 and 1595 by Andrea Ceresola, nicknamed Vannone, in the trade centre of the old city. The building was commissioned by the Fathers of the Municipality,... 

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La Lanterna   Genoa

La Lanterna, Genoa

 9 Reviews  it's beautiful! and all the videos in the museums are great! don't miss to go up on the symbol of genova to see the beautiful landscape! The Promenade is open every day from 8 a.m. to sunset. The... 

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Football - Stadium   Genoa

Football - Stadium, Genoa

 5 Reviews  Stadio Luigi Ferraris has a total capacity of 36,000. The ground is the home of local team Sampdoria. I went there for a game against Fiorentina in the Serie A (2007). It looks like an orange shoe box... 

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Make a Stop in Saint Margaret in Ligury

by DanielF

Santa Margherita is an oldfashioned beach resort very close to the world famed Portofino, on the Tigullio Gulf. The animated waterfront in lined with pastel facades and no high rise buildings or modern urban developments whatsoever are in sight. This allows for the view from the waterfront of the Barroque steeples of the numerous churches that you can visit in the pretty old town, like San Giacomo di Corte, the Capuccini church or the Benedictine Abbey of San Gerolamo della Gervara.

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Choose your Riviera

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...Or even better, take advantage, time allowing, of the pleasures that both Ligurian Rivieras have to offer. To the West of Genoa, the Riviera di Ponente, also known as Riviera dei Fiori, is somewhat quieter and more familiar and has San remo as its main tourist resort. To the East of Genova, the Riviera di Levante is more cosmopolitan and elitist, some of its tiny sea-side towns being included in the list of Italy's top destinations, such as Portofino and the Cinque Terre. In any case, after so many decades of hosting prestigious guests, Riviera has become sinonymous with celebrities retreat, dolce vita and raffination.

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Spend some time in Portofino

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We hear Portofino and immediatly spring to our mid images of Sofia Loren and other world-class celebrities from the Hollywood's golden era vacationing in style. Not in vain, this is still the classiest of the towns on the Italian Riviera and has managed to live up to its reputation without lost a bit of the charm of the former fishing town that it was once and partly still is.Already the arrival in Portofino, via the scenic sea-side road from Santa Margherita Ligure, or even better by ferry from Rapallo or Camogli, anticipates the spectacularity of this tiny town. Its multicoloured fishiermen houses surround the bay at the feet of a heavily forested promontory. From the oppositie side of the bay, the Castello Brown offers terrific views over the town.Portofino and its surrounding area are classified as a Natural Park and the coastal area is a marine reserve.

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Corniglia

by tini58de

Corniglia was the only village which we did not visit (since there is no harbor), but only saw from the boat. The sight sure is spectacular: the village is high up on top of rocks - awesome!To get there from from the train station you will have to do a lot of climbing steps, but from what I have heard and read, it sure must be worthwhile!!!

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Boat trip from Monterosso to Riomaggiore

by tini58de

To me this is an absolute must, even if it means standing in line hoping to make it to the next boat departing! Going on such a boat tour makes you experience the five villages of the Cinque Terre in a totally different way: instead of lookiing out on the sea you see the villages tucked in their little valleys or on top of the rocks, you see the small harbors, the rough landscape, the vinyards and approaching each harbor, the colors of the villages become brighter and brighter!When doing such a little sightseeing cruise be sure to check direction and the time of day, so that you will not be blinded by the sun!When we visited in mid-September went from Monterosso to Riomaggiore on an afternoon (3 p.m.) boat - this was perfect for us!

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Riomaggiore

by tini58de

Riomaggiore is the easternmost village of the Cinque Terre. We went there twice and really enjoyed it! The village itself is small and steep and very colorful! We had two reasons to visit there: one was the restaurant recommendation of "La Lanterna" and the other one was the fact that we wanted to do the Via dell'Amore, which starts here and leads all the way to Manarola. We did enjoy both highlights and I hope to tell you more on my soon to be created Riomaggiore page!

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Via dell'Amore

by tini58de

Via dell'Amore is the name of the first part of the hiking trails connecting all five villages of Cinque Terre. The Via itself is not really a trail, it is a paved footpath leading from Riomaggiore to Manarola. It is easy walking - no climbing at all! For all of those who do not want to do strenuous hiking (or maybe can't do it for health reasons), this is the thing to do!The Via dell'Amore is part of the Cinque Terre National Park, so you will have to pay an entrance fee, which in 2006 was 3 € for a day pass.

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Vernazza

by tini58de

Vernazza was and is my all time favourite village of the Cinque Terre! We stayed here for 4 days and discovered the area from here! Vernazza has a lovely little harbor, a castello and best of all a piazza next to the harbor to enjoy the views, the sunsets and delicious food!For more information and pictures, please have a look at my Vernazza page!

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Manarola

by tini58de

Manarola is only a short walk away from Riomaggiore on the Via dell' Amore. We thoroughly enjoyed both the walk and the village! I especially liked the small alleys and steps that lead you to yet new and exciting views!

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Monterosso al Mare

by tini58de

Monterosso al Mare is the westernmost town of the Cinque Terre. It is the largest, too, and a little different from the other four. It is clearly divided into a newer part and an older part. My brother made it his base and absolutely loved it, we only visited shortly and did not like it at all! I guess - as everything - it is a matter of personal taste.I do recommend Monterosso as the starting point for a boat ride along the coast of Cinque Terre, though, to me an absolute must!For more information, do have a look at my little Monterosso al Mare page

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