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Liguria and the Italian Riviera
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La Riviera italienne, travel poster for ENIT, ca. 1920.
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Christ of the Abyss at San Fruttuoso Abbey, Camogli
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Dolphin at the Aquarium of Genoa

The Italian Riviera or Ligurian Riviera (Template:Langx Template:IPA; Template:Langx Template:IPA) is the narrow coastal strip in Italy which lies between the Ligurian Sea and the mountain chain formed by the Maritime Alps and the Apennines. Longitudinally it extends from the border with France and the French Riviera (or Template:Lang) near Ventimiglia (a former customs post) eastwards to Capo Corvo (also known as Punta Bianca) which marks the eastern end of the Gulf of La Spezia and is close to the regional border between Liguria and Tuscany. The Italian Riviera thus includes nearly all of the coastline of Liguria. Historically the "Riviera" extended further to the west, through what is now French territory as far as Marseille.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref><ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

The Italian Riviera crosses all four Ligurian provinces and their capitals Genoa, Savona, Imperia and La Spezia, with a total length of about 350 km (218 miles).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It is customarily divided into a western section, the Ponente Riviera, and an eastern section, the Levante Riviera, the point of division being the apex of the Ligurian arc at Voltri.<ref name=Briannica/> It has about 1.6 million inhabitants, and most of the population is concentrated within the coastal area.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Its mild climate draws an active tourist trade in the numerous coastal resorts, which include Alassio, Bonassola, Bordighera, Camogli, Cinque Terre, Lerici, Levanto, Noli, Portofino, Porto Venere, Santa Margherita Ligure, Sanremo, San Fruttuoso, and Sestri Levante. It is also known for its historical association with international celebrity and artistic visitors;<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> writers and poets like Percy Bysshe Shelley, Lord Byron, Ezra Pound, and Ernest Hemingway were inspired by the beauty and spirit of Liguria.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

As a tourist centre, the Italian Riviera benefits from over 300 days of sunshine per year, and is known for its beaches, colourfully painted towns, natural environment, food, and luxury villas and hotels, as well as for its popular resort facilities, major yachting and cruising areas with several marinas, festivals, golf courses, sailing, rock climbing and scenic views of centuries old farmhouses and cottages.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Industries are concentrated in and around Genoa, Savona, and along the shores of the Gulf of La Spezia. Genoa and La Spezia are Italy's leading shipyards; La Spezia is Italy's major naval base, and Savona is a major centre of the Italian iron industry. Chemical, textile, and food industries are also important.<ref name=Briannica>Template:Cite web</ref>

A number of streets and palaces in the center of Genoa and the Cinque Terre National Park (which includes Cinque Terre, Portovenere, and the islands Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto) are two of Italy's 58 World Heritage Sites.

Overview

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The Riviera's centre is Genoa, which divides it into two main sections: the Riviera di Ponente ("the coast of the setting sun"), extending westwards from Genoa to the French border; and the Riviera di Levante ("the coast of the rising sun") between Genoa and Capo Corvo.

It is known for its mild climate and its reputation for a relaxed way of life, old fishing ports, and landscapes. It has been a popular destination for travellers and tourists since the time of Byron and Percy Shelley.

Many villages and towns in the area are internationally known, such as Portofino, Bordighera, Lerici and the Cinque Terre. Many villages of Italian Riviera are counted among I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

The part of the Riviera di Ponente centred on Savona, is called the Riviera delle Palme (the Riviera of palms); the part centred on Sanremo, is the Riviera dei Fiori, after the long-established flower growing industry.

Places on or near the Italian Riviera include:

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Ventimiglia Imperia (16)
Camporosso
Vallecrosia
Bordighera
Ospedaletti
San Remo
Taggia
Riva Ligure
Santo Stefano al Mare
Cipressa
Costarainera
San Lorenzo al Mare
Imperia
Diano Marina
San Bartolomeo al Mare
Cervo
Andora Savona (19)
Laigueglia
Alassio
Albenga
Ceriale
Borghetto Santo Spirito
Loano
Pietra Ligure
Borgio Verezzi
Finale Ligure
Noli
Spotorno
Bergeggi
Vado Ligure
Savona
Albissola Marina
Albisola Superiore
Celle Ligure
Varazze
Cogoleto Genoa (16)
Arenzano
Genoa
Bogliasco
Pieve Ligure
Sori
Recco
Camogli
Portofino
Santa Margherita Ligure
Rapallo
Zoagli
Chiavari
Lavagna
Sestri Levante
Moneglia
Deiva Marina La Spezia (12)
Framura
Bonassola
Levanto
Monterosso al Mare
Vernazza
Riomaggiore
La Spezia
Portovenere
Lerici
Ameglia
Sarzana

Islands of Liguria

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Isola di Bergeggi

History

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Aquarium

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Main Buildings

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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Palazzo Doria Tursi part of the Genoa: Le Strade Nuove and the system of the Palazzi dei Rolli World Heritage Site.

The Italian Riviera contains the following UNESCO World Heritage Sites:

Museums and Galleries

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Abbeys, Basilicas, Cathedrals, Churches and Sanctuaries

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San Fruttuoso Abbey, San Fruttuoso, Camogli
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Church of St. Peter, Porto Venere

Forts, Towers and castles

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Lighthouses

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Portofino Lighthouse

Parks

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Cinque Terre National Park

Trekking and Hiking

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Caves

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Gardens

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Giardino all'italiana Cervara Abbey
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Villa Grimaldi Fassio - Rose Garden, Nervi

Events and festivals

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Casino

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Sanremo Casino

Yacht clubs

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Golf clubs

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Scuderia Ferrari clubs

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Ferrari Portofino

Typical cuisine, food and wine

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Trofie al pesto

Painters

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The Assumption, painted by Giovanni Andrea Ansaldo in the dome of the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata del Vastato, Genoa

Musicians

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Poets and Writers

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Lord Byron's rocks and sea view in Porto Venere, Italy, named in Byron's honour because, according to local legend, he meditated here and drew inspiration from this place for his literary works
  • Goffredo Mameli (1827–1849)
  • Mario Novaro (1868–1944)
  • Ceccardo Roccatagliata Ceccardi (1871–1919)
  • Pietro Sbarbaro, aka Camillo Sbarbaro (1888–1967)
  • Eugenio Montale (1896–1981)

Cycling paths

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Pista ciclabile in Liguria between San Lorenzo al Mare and Ospedaletti

Healthcare

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Istituto Giannina Gaslini - Via Gerolamo Gaslini, 5, 16147 Sturla, Genoa

Airports

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Hotels

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Belmond Hotel Splendido, Portofino

Firefighters

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See also

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References

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