Summer is the ideal season for a trip to Liguria. But what to see in this wonderful land? Its geographical features are enhanced by the sun and good weather. There are many areas and details to discover in this region.
Between coast and hinterland, between cities like Genoa and villages like Alassio, with its colorful historic center and important historical monuments, all Ligurian itineraries are unforgettable. We are talking about a land that offers experiences and surprises capable of winning over anyone who decides to explore it.
Genoa, Discovering the Maritime Republic
Genoa, the regional capital, was one of the most famous Maritime Republics in Italy. It carries traces of its grand past, when it was known as La Superba, one of the most important maritime powers in the Mediterranean.
A place of art and culture, Genoa is a favorite destination for lovers of Italian songwriting, having given birth to singer-songwriters like Fabrizio de André. How could one forget Via del Campo?
The city's emblem is the large Old Port, rich with points of interest such as theGenoa Aquarium, designed by Renzo Piano, and the Children's City dedicated to science and technology.
From the port, you can also visit the Galata Maritime Museum and admire the Lanterna, an iconic lighthouse 77 meters high, the tallest in the Mediterranean, which houses a multimedia museum dedicated to the history of the city and its province.
In the city center you will find Piazza De Ferrari, dominated by the Grand Fountain and the Doge's Palace. This building hosts exhibitions and dates back to the 13th century. Overlooking the square is also the Carlo Felice Opera House. We recommend not missing the beautiful Cathedral of San Lorenzo.
Moving from the center to Via Garibaldi and the nearby Strade Nuove, you will be accompanied by the Palazzi dei Rolli. These, along with Palazzo Rosso and Palazzo Bianco, form the ideal route for an immersion into Renaissance and Baroque Genoa.
The Villages of Western Liguria
Liguria is dotted with small towns included in the circuit of the Most Beautiful Villages of Italy, exemplars of human-scale living and smart tourism. Talking about the Gulf of Tigullio, Portofino and the Church of San Martino would be rather banal, although these are very important locations for the region.
Cervo, Apricale and Triora
Among these Ligurian villages, we recommend Cervo. The village overlooks the Gulf of Diano Marina, not far from Imperia and in the Western Riviera of Flowers. The village is made up of winding uphill and downhill streets, animated by buildings that evoke its history, from Roman to communal rule.
In Piazza Santa Caterina stands the splendid Clavesana Castle, while if you are looking for traces of the Knights of Malta, who also passed through Cervo, you can admire the Church. It is popular and distinguished by its colors and the presence of a Doria Castle. The smallest is Corniglia, which offers a spectacular viewpoint: you reach it by climbing almost four hundred steps.
In the Cinque Terre there are also Manarola and Riomaggiore.
The first is a strip of land dominated by a bell tower and a unique viewpoint, which, like a terrace, overlooks the sea. A marvel that only the ingenuity of man, combined with nature's innate wisdom, could create.
Riomaggiore is famous for the Via dell’Amore, an unmissable walking path carved into the rock that runs steeply above the sea.
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