Spotlight on Livorno, Italy
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Livorno: Port City on the Coast of Tuscany
Livorno, Italy, is Tuscany's third largest city and is the capital of the province of Livorno. It is also referred to as Leghorn in English. Its origins date back to the 15th century and it is a port city of note.
Livorno is Italy's most culturally diverse city, settled by Moors from Spain and Portugal, Roman Catholics from England, and Jews, amongst others. You'll find Roman Catholic churches, Jewish synagogues, and Greek Orthodox churches alongside one another. Apart from its diverse religious buildings, Livorno also has interesting features such as a canal system, fortresses, and a stone walkway built right along the coast.
{Photo of the "New Fort" (Fortezza Nuova) in Livorno, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Photo has been released into the public domain by its author Shezarainbow
Fortezza Nuova}
Article copyright Heidi Brault.
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Contents at a Glance
Livorno, Italy - On the Map
Map of Italy
Livorno is located in western Tuscany in north- central Italy, west of Florence and south of La Spezia. It lies on the Ligurian Sea, encircled by the Livornesi Hills and is at the northern end of the Etruscan coast.Livorno is well-connected by air or rail transportation. Pisa International Airport is located just a 15-minute train ride away. Livorno's train station is also conveniently reachable from Florence, Rome or Turin. Being a port city, Livorno is also reachable by boat and it is also possible to take ferries from Livorno to Sardinia, Palermo, Corsica and Spain. When we traveled to Livorno as part of one of our trips to Italy, we took the train from Rome to Livorno. From Livorno's train station we took a city bus to reach the town center.
{Map of Italy - public domain map courtesy of the CIA World Factbook.}
Livorno: Historical Map
Historical Map of Livorno, Italy (17th Century)
Historical map showing Livorno in the 17th century. {Map of Livorno - public domain map courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.}
Livorno: What to See & Do
Attractions in Livorno, Italy
Renowned as a port city, Livorno is often regarded as simply a point of departure for Corsica and Sardinia, but it has much to offer to those who venture there. Livorno is picturesque; the coastal road "Viale Italia" provides vistas of the sea, ferries and surrounding hills. Its canal system, which connects to the Arno River, makes it somewhat of a "piccola Venezia" and the area is known as the Venice district.. The Old Fort and the New Fort, dating back to the 16th century, are worth a visit -- crumbling, moted structures in Livorno's port. La Piazza della Repubblica and Via Grande are also worth seeing. Other local attractions include a zoological park and an aquarium.{Photo taken in Livorno during an extended holiday in Italy; copyright Heidi Brault.}
Livorno: La Terrazza
Walkway Along the Ligurian Sea in Livorno, Italy
Livorno's stone walkway, "la terrazza", is a must-see for any traveler to Tuscany. Situated along the sea, it provides an ideal location for a stroll. The pungent salt smell from the Ligurian Sea and the melodies of the local musicians who dot the grassy knolls will make you wonder why tourists don't flock here.
{Photo taken on "la terrazza" during a multi-day stay in Livorno; copyright Heidi Brault.}
Livorno: Ligurian Sea
View of the Ligurian Sea in Livorno, Italy
Photo taken in Livorno, with a view of the Ligurian Sea. Photo taken during an extended holiday in Italy; copyright Heidi Brault.
Map of Tuscany
Provinces of Tuscany
Map of the provinces of Tuscany, Italy, with the province of Livorno on the west coast. {Map courtesy of author Ras67 on Wikimedia Commons.}
Livorno: Quiz
Fun Test on Livorno, Italy
Fun quiz on Livorno, Italy.
Livorno - More Travel Info
- Livorno
- History, culture and economy of Livorno, as well as transportation services and main sights.
- Livorno Centrale Railway Station
- History and description of Livorno's main railway station.
- Livorno Travel Guide
- Travel guide to Livorno, Italy and the Tuscany area.
- Map of Livorno
- Map of the province of Livorno, Italy.
Livorno - Poll
Livorno, Italy - Travel Poll
Note: Photo shown is of the Fortezza Nuova in Livorno, Italy, and is provided courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Parliamo italiano!
As part of one of our trips to Italy we attended Italian language classes in Livorno and stayed with a local family for several days. During our stay, we also enjoyed a day trip to Pisa.
Language Schools in Livorno
Italian Language Schools - Livorno, Italy
If you are considering studying Italian in Italy, Livorno is home to several Italian language schools.
- Lingua Nova
- Italian language school in Livorno, Italy. We spent several days in Livorno, and attended Italian-language classes at Lingua Nova during our stay.
- Centro linguistico agora
- Italian language school in Livorno, Italy.
Livorno: Where to Stay
Hotels and self-catering accommodations in Livorno, Italy
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TransplantedSoul
Mar 28, 2012 @ 8:10 am | delete
- Livorno look slo beautiful. I'll have to visit one day.
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CruiseReady Feb 28, 2012 @ 11:07 am | delete
- I see I overlooked one of your quizzes on my first visit here. Glad I came back for a second look!
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veryirie
Feb 27, 2012 @ 6:19 pm | delete
- I hope to visit Europe someday.
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veryirie
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- I hope to visit Europe someday.
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scarlettohairy Feb 27, 2012 @ 4:21 pm | delete
- This looks like another amazing place to travel. I'm so jealous!!
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