Editing Italian Riviera

{{See also|Riviera (disambiguation)}}
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[[File:Map-of-liguria-map-en-wiki.gif|thumb|right|300px|Liguria and the Italian Riviera]]
[[File:Flickr - …trialsanderrors - La Riviera italienne, travel poster for ENIT, ca. 1920.jpg|thumb|''La Riviera italienne'', travel poster for [[ENIT]], ca. 1920.]]
[[File:Cristo degli abissi.jpg|thumb|[[Christ of the Abyss]] at [[San Fruttuoso Abbey]], [[Camogli]]]]
[[File:Acquario Genova 2.jpg|thumb|[[Dolphin]] at the [[Aquarium of Genoa]]]]
The '''Italian Riviera''' or '''Ligurian Riviera''' ({{langx|it|Riviera ligure}} {{IPA|it|riˈvjɛːra ˈliːɡure|}}; {{langx|lij|Rivêa lìgure}} {{IPA|lij|ɾiˈveːa ˈliɡyɾe|}}) is the narrow coastal strip in [[Italy]] which lies between the [[Ligurian Sea]] and the mountain chain formed by the [[Maritime Alps]] and the [[Apennine Mountains|Apennines]]. Longitudinally it extends from the border with France and the [[French Riviera]] (or {{lang|fr|Côte d'Azur}}) near [[Ventimiglia, Italy|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>{{Cite book|first=Rosa |last=Baughan |year=1880 |title=Winter havens in the sunny South, a complete handbook to the Riviera |location=London |publisher=The Bazaar |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=zg8IAAAAQAAJ}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|first=Charles B. |last=Black |year=1887 |title=The Riviera, Or The Coast from Marseilles to Leghorn, Including Carrara, Lucca, Pisa, Pistoja and Florence |edition=Third |location=Edinburgh |publisher=Adam and Charles Black |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KKsaAAAAYAAJ }}</ref>

The Italian Riviera crosses all four [[Liguria#Administrative divisions|Ligurian provinces]] and their capitals [[Genoa]], [[Savona]], [[Imperia]] and [[La Spezia]], with a total length of about 350&nbsp;km (218 miles).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thegrandwinetour.com/en/popular-foods-of-italy/3-top-locations-to-scuba-dive-in-liguria |title= Into the Blue: 3 Top Locations to Scuba Dive in Liguria }}</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>{{cite web|url=http://www.demo.istat.it/bilmens2017gen/index.html|title=Statistiche demografiche ISTAT|publisher=Demo.istat.it}}</ref> Its mild climate draws an active tourist trade in the numerous coastal [[resort]]s, which include [[Alassio]], [[Bonassola]], [[Bordighera]], [[Camogli]], [[Cinque Terre]], [[Lerici]], [[Levanto, Liguria|Levanto]], [[Noli]], [[Portofino]], [[Porto Venere]], [[Santa Margherita Ligure]], [[Sanremo]], [[San Fruttuoso Abbey|San Fruttuoso]], and [[Sestri Levante]]. It is also known for its historical association with international celebrity and artistic visitors;<ref>{{cite web|author=Italy |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/italy/724962/Italy-Portofino-guide.html |title=Italy: Portofino guide |publisher=Telegraph |access-date=2013-01-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Ross |first=Rory |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/europe/portofino-a-port-town-that-has-evaded-the-uglier-side-of-tourism-463761.html |title=Portofino: a port town that has evaded the uglier side of tourism - Europe - Travel |work=The Independent |date=2007-09-01 |access-date=2013-01-11}}</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>{{cite web |url=https://www.trips2italy.com/liguria/culture-t2i |title=Culture of Italy's Riviera and Cinque Terre Liguria Region |website= Trips 2 Italy|date=6 June 2020 }}</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 [[#Yacht clubs|yachting]] and cruising areas with several marinas, [[#Events and festivals|festivals]], golf courses, sailing, rock climbing and scenic views of centuries old farmhouses and cottages.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cottage-rental.com/italy/map-of-italy.asp|title=Map of Italy - Holiday homes and villa rentals, self catering in Italy|website=Holiday homes for rent|access-date=2020-11-10|archive-date=2021-08-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210828130941/https://www.cottage-rental.com/italy/map-of-italy.asp|url-status=dead}}</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>{{cite web |url= https://www.britannica.com/place/Liguria|title=Liguria - region, Italy |website=Britannica}}</ref>

[[Genoa: Le Strade Nuove and the system of the Palazzi dei Rolli|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 (island)|Palmaria]], [[Tino (island)|Tino]] and [[Tinetto]]) are two of Italy's [[List of World Heritage Sites in Italy|58 World Heritage Sites]].

==Overview==
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 [[tourism|tourists]] since the time of [[Byron]] and [[Percy Bysshe Shelley|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>{{cite web|url=https://borghipiubelliditalia.it/liguria/|title=Liguria|access-date=31 July 2023|language=it}}</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, Italy|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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|-
! Municipality|| Province or Metropolitan City
|-
|[[Ventimiglia]] || rowspan="16" | [[Province of Imperia|Imperia]] (16)	   
|-
|[[Camporosso]]
|-
|[[Vallecrosia]]
|-
|[[Bordighera]]
|-
|[[Ospedaletti]]
|-
|[[Sanremo|San Remo]]
|-
|[[Taggia]]
|-
|[[Riva Ligure]]
|-
|[[Santo Stefano al Mare]]
|-
|[[Cipressa]]
|-
|[[Costarainera]]
|-
|[[San Lorenzo al Mare]]
|-
|'''[[Imperia]]'''
|-
|[[Diano Marina]]
|-
|[[San Bartolomeo al Mare]]
|-
|[[Cervo, Liguria|Cervo]]
|-
|[[Andora]]|| rowspan="19" | [[Province of Savona|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]]|| rowspan="16" | [[Metropolitan City of Genoa|Genoa]] (16)   
|-
|[[Arenzano]]
|-
|'''''[[Genoa]]'''''
|-
|[[Bogliasco]]
|-
|[[Pieve Ligure]]
|-
|[[Sori, Liguria|Sori]]
|-
|[[Recco]]
|-
|[[Camogli]]
|-
|[[Portofino]]
|-
|[[Santa Margherita Ligure]]
|-
|[[Rapallo]]
|-
|[[Zoagli]]
|-
|[[Chiavari]]
|-
|[[Lavagna]]
|-
|[[Sestri Levante]]
|-
| [[Moneglia]]
|-
|[[Deiva Marina]]|| rowspan="12" | [[Province of La Spezia|La Spezia]] (12)
|-
|[[Framura]]
|-
| [[Bonassola]]
|-
|[[Levanto, Liguria|Levanto]]
|-
| [[Monterosso al Mare]]
|-
|[[Vernazza]]
|-
|[[Riomaggiore]]
|-
|'''[[La Spezia]]'''
|-
|[[Portovenere]]
|-
|[[Lerici]]
|-
|[[Ameglia]]
|-
|[[Sarzana]]
|}

== Islands of Liguria ==
[[File:Isola di Bergeggi.JPG|thumb|Isola di [[Bergeggi]]]]
* [[Bergeggi (Island)|Bergeggi]]
* [[Isola Gallinara]]
* [[Palmaria (island)|Palmaria]]
* [[Tino (island)|Tino]]
* [[Tinetto]]
* [[Scola Tower|Scola]]

== History ==
{{Main|Liguria}}

== Aquarium ==
* [[Aquarium of Genoa]], [[Porto Antico (Genoa)|Porto Antico]]

== Main Buildings ==
* [[Doge's Palace, Genoa]]
* [[Palazzo San Giorgio]], [[Genoa]]
* Palazzo della Regione Liguria, [[Genoa]]

== UNESCO World Heritage Sites ==
[[File:Il Palazzo Doria- Tursi splendente.JPG|thumb|[[Palazzo Doria-Tursi|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 Site]]s:
* [[Genoa: Le Strade Nuove and the system of the Palazzi dei Rolli]]
* [[Portovenere]], [[Cinque Terre]], and the Islands ([[Palmaria (island)|Palmaria]], [[Tino (island)|Tino]] and [[Tinetto]])

== Museums and Galleries ==

* Treasure Museum of St. Lorenzo Cathedral,<ref>{{cite web |title=Treasure Museum of St. Lorenzo Cathedral |url=https://www.museidigenova.it/en/node/634 |website=museidigenova.it |publisher=museidigenova.it |access-date=5 February 2025}}</ref> [[Genoa]]
* Museum of Sant'Agostino,<ref>{{cite web |title=Museum of Sant'Agostino |url=https://www.museidigenova.it/en/museum-st-augustine |website=museidigenova.it |publisher=museidigenova.it |access-date=5 February 2025}}</ref> [[Genoa]]
* Museo di Archeologia Ligure, [[Pegli]]
* Museo Archeologico del Finale – Convento di Santa Caterina, [[Finale Ligure]]
* Museo del Clown – Villa Grock, [[Imperia]]
* Galleria Nazionale della Liguria, Palazzo Raggio,<ref>{{cite news |title=Il Mic acquista palazzo Raggio a Genova, sarà Galleria nazionale |url=https://www.ansa.it/liguria/notizie/2025/04/01/il-mic-acquista-palazzo-raggio-a-genova-sara-galleria-nazionale_1532d674-b4ea-427e-8b3c-74285c549422.html |access-date=2 April 2025 |agency=ansa.it |publisher=ansa.it |date=1 April 2025}}</ref> [[Genoa]]

== Abbeys, Basilicas, Cathedrals, Churches and Sanctuaries ==
[[File:L’Abbazia di San Fruttuoso, Bene FAI a Camogli (GE).jpg|thumb|[[San Fruttuoso Abbey]], San Fruttuoso, [[Camogli]]]]
[[File:Chiesa di San Pietro Porto Venere Panorama.jpg|thumb|[[San Pietro, Porto Venere|Church of St. Peter]], [[Porto Venere]]]]
* [[San Fruttuoso Abbey]], San Fruttuoso, [[Camogli]]
* [[Cathedral of San Lorenzo]], [[Genoa]]
* [[Santuario di Nostra Signora della Guardia]], [[Genoa]]
* [[Santa Margherita Ligure|Basilica di Santa Margherita Vergine e Martire − Santuario di Nostra Signora della Rosa]], [[Santa Margherita Ligure]]
* [[Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montallegro|Santuario di Nostra Signora di Montallegro]], [[Rapallo]]
* [[Arenzano|Santuario del Bambino Gesù di Praga]], [[Arenzano]]
* [[Riomaggiore|Santuario di Nostra Signora di Montenero]], [[Riomaggiore]], [[Cinque Terre]]
* [[Volastra|Santuario di Nostra Signora della Salute]], [[Volastra]], [[Riomaggiore]], [[Cinque Terre]]
* [[Vernazza|Santuario di Nostra Signora delle Grazie]], San Bernardino, [[Vernazza]], [[Cinque Terre]]
* [[Vernazza|Santuario di Nostra Signora di Reggio]], [[Vernazza]], [[Cinque Terre]] 
* [[Monterosso al Mare|Santuario di Nostra Signora di Soviore]], [[Monterosso al Mare]], [[Cinque Terre]]
* [[Basilica di Santa Maria di Nazareth, Sestri Levante]]
* [[Chiavari|Cattedrale di Nostra Signora dell'Orto]], [[Chiavari]]
* [[Alassio|Collegiata di Sant'Ambrogio]], [[Alassio]]
* [[Cattedrale di San Michele Arcangelo]], [[Albenga]]
* [[San Pietro, Porto Venere|Chiesa di San Pietro]], [[Porto Venere]]
* [[Divo Martino, Portofino|Chiesa del Divo Martino]], [[Portofino]]
* [[San Giorgio, Portofino|Chiesa di San Giorgio]], [[Portofino]]
== Forts, Towers and castles ==
* [[Embriaci Tower|Torre degli Embriaci]], [[Genoa]]
* [[Renzo Piano]]'s Torre dei Piloti,<ref>{{cite news |title=Renzo Piano. “La mia Torre al porto di Genova a testa alta come i marinai” |url=https://www.repubblica.it/cultura/2024/09/19/news/renzo_piano_la_mia_torre_a_testa_alta_come_i_marinai-423510334/ |access-date=19 February 2025 |agency=repubblica.it |publisher=repubblica.it |date=19 September 2024}}</ref> [[Genoa]]
* [[Castello Brown]], [[Portofino]]
* Castello San Giorgio, [[Portofino]]
* [[Paraggi Castle|Castello di Paraggi]], [[Paraggi]]
* Castello di Santa Margherita Ligure, [[Santa Margherita Ligure]]
* Castello di Punta Pagana, [[Rapallo]]
* Castello di Rapallo, [[Rapallo]]
* Castello di Monte Ursino, [[Noli]]
* Castello di Lerici, [[Lerici]]
* Castello di San Terenzo, [[San Terenzo]], [[Lerici]]
* Castello di Ameglia, [[Ameglia]]
* Castello Sem Benelli, [[Zoagli]]
* Castello Türcke, [[Genoa]]
* [[Castello Mackenzie]], [[Genoa]]
* [[Castello d'Albertis]], [[Genoa]]
* Castello della Dragonara, [[Camogli]]
* Castello di Chiavari, [[Chiavari]]
* Castello di San Giorgio, [[La Spezia]]
* Castello di Porto Venere, [[Porto Venere]]
* Fortezza di Sarzanello, [[Sarzana]]
* [[Priamar Fortress|Fortezza del Priamar]], [[Savona]]
* Castello di Spotorno, [[Spotorno]]
* Castello di Andora, [[Andora]]
* Castelfranco, [[Finale Ligure]]
* Castel Gavone, [[Finale Ligure]]
* Castelletto, [[Finale Ligure]]
* Forte San Giovanni, [[Finale Ligure]]
* Castello di Albisola, [[Albisola Superiore]]

== Lighthouses ==
[[File:LightPortofino.jpg|thumb|[[Portofino Lighthouse]]]]
* [[Lighthouse of Genoa|La Lanterna]], [[Genoa]]
* [[Portofino Lighthouse]], [[Portofino]]
* [[Capo Mele Lighthouse]], [[Andora]]

== Parks == 
[[File:Manarola NW Cemetery Corniglia Monterosso Cinque Terre Sep23 A7C 06872.jpg|thumb|[[Cinque Terre National Park]]]]
* [[Portovenere|Parco naturale regionale di Portovenere]]
* [[Cinque Terre National Park|Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre]]
* [[Santa Margherita Ligure|Parco naturale regionale di Portofino]]
* [[Parco naturale regionale del Beigua]]
* [[Millesimo|Parco naturale regionale di Bric Tana]]
* [[Piana Crixia|Parco naturale regionale di Piana Crixia]]
* [[Parco naturale regionale dell'Antola]]
* [[Aveto Natural Regional Park|Parco naturale regionale dell'Aveto]]
* [[Sarzana|Parco naturale regionale di Montemarcello - Magra]]
* [[Parco naturale regionale delle Alpi Liguri]]
== Trekking and Hiking ==
* [[Alta Via dei Monti Liguri]]
== Caves ==
* [[Toirano Caves]], [[Toirano]], [[Savona]]
* [[Borgio Verezzi Caves]], [[Borgio Verezzi]], [[Savona]]
* [[Arene Candide|Caverna delle Arene Candide]], [[Finale Ligure]]
* [[Balzi Rossi|Balzi Rossi Caves]], [[Ventimiglia]]

== Gardens ==
[[File:La Cervara 2 Il Giardino.jpg|thumb|right|[[Giardino all'italiana]] [[Cervara Abbey]]]]
[[File:Genova-Nervi-Roseto-2019-gallery1.jpg|thumb|[[Villa Grimaldi Fassio|Villa Grimaldi Fassio  - Rose Garden]], [[Nervi]]]]
* [[Giardini Botanici Hanbury]], [[Mortola Inferiore]], [[Ventimiglia]], [[Liguria]].
* [[Giardino all'italiana]] [[Cervara Abbey]], [[Santa Margherita Ligure]], [[Liguria]].
* [[Alassio|Giardini di Villa della Pergola]], [[Alassio]], [[Liguria]].
* [[Sarzana|Giardini Botanici Caneva]], [[Sarzana]], [[Liguria]].
* [[Villa Durazzo-Pallavicini]], [[Pegli]], [[Genoa]], [[Liguria]].
* [[Santa Margherita Ligure|Villa Durazzo-Centurione, Santa Margherita Ligure]], [[Liguria]].
* [[Villa Grimaldi Fassio]], [[Nervi]], [[Genoa]], [[Liguria]].
* [[Villa Saluzzo Serra]], [[Nervi]], [[Genoa]], [[Liguria]].

== Events and festivals ==
* [[Genoa|Campionato Mondiale di Pesto Genovese al Mortaio]]
* [[Genoa|Slow Fish]], [[Genoa]]<ref>{{cite web |title=slowfish |url=https://slowfish.slowfood.it/ |website=slowfish.slowfood.it |publisher=Slow Fish |access-date=11 May 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Slow Fish compie 20 anni e torna al Porto antico di Genova |url=https://www.ansa.it/canale_terraegusto/notizie/fiere_eventi/2025/05/07/slow-fish-compie-20-anni-e-torna-al-porto-antico-di-genova_4d43810f-41ec-4f6a-97ca-0bd663b342b1.html |access-date=11 May 2025 |agency=ansa.it |publisher=ansa.it |date=7 May 2025}}</ref>
* [[Loano|Carnevalöa - Carnival of Loano]] 
* [[Diano Marina|Carnevale di Diano Marina]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Diano Marina, il Carnevale triplica: gran finale il 9 marzo con la sfilata |url=https://www.ilsecoloxix.it/imperia/2025/02/27/news/carnevale_diano_marina_gran_finale_sfilata-15024488/ |access-date=1 March 2025 |agency=ilsecoloxix.it |publisher=ilsecoloxix.it |date=1 March 2025}}</ref>
* [[Sestri Levante|Barcarolata in Sestri Levante]]
* [[Sanremo|Sanremo in Fiore - Corso Fiorito - Carnival of Sanremo]]   
* [[Euroflora]], [[Genoa]]
* [[Genoa|Yacht & Garden]], [[Genoa]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Yacht&Garden |url=https://yachtandgarden.it/it/yacht-and-garden/ |website=yachtandgarden.it |publisher=S.S.P. Società Sviluppo Porti S.r.l. |access-date=11 May 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Yacht & Garden compie 15 anni e supera i 10mila visitatori |url=https://www.ansa.it/liguria/notizie/2023/05/21/yacht-garden-compie-15-anni-e-supera-i-10mila-visitatori_df12055a-32bb-48d5-9511-16df78df0bc6.html |access-date=11 May 2025 |agency=ansa.it |publisher=ansa.it |date=21 May 2023}}</ref>
* [[Nervi|Festival Internazionale del Balletto e della Musica]] in [[Nervi]] [[Genoa]]
* [[Festival della Scienza]] in [[Genoa]]
* [[Genoa International Boat Show]]
* [[Premio Paganini]] in [[Genoa]]
* [[Sanremo Music Festival]]
* [[Rallye Sanremo]]
* [[Riviera International Film Festival]]
* [[Milan-Sanremo]] annual cycling race
* [[Palio Marinaro di San Pietro]] in Genoa
* [[Regatta of the Historical Marine Republics]] in [[Genoa]]
* [[Palio del Golfo]] in [[La Spezia]]
* [[The Ocean Race]] in [[Genoa]] 
* Regate di Primavera in [[Portofino]]
* [[Giro d'Italia]] cycling race
* [[Mille Miglia]] in Genoa
* [[Yacht Club Italiano|Millevele]] in [[Genoa]]
* [[Imperia|Vele d' Epoca]] in [[Imperia]]
* [[Red Bull |Red Bull Cerro Abajo]] in [[Genoa]]
* [[Trofeo Laigueglia]] cycling race in [[Laigueglia]]
* Megacon - [[Comics]], [[Video game|Videogames]] and [[Pop culture]] event in [[Genoa]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Megacon |url=https://www.visitgenoa.it/it/megacon |website=visitgenoa.it |publisher=Comune di Genova |access-date=8 March 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Megacon |url=https://megacon.it/ |website=megacon.it |publisher=Centro Fiera Spa – Hidden Door Srl – Blue Raincoat Srl |access-date=8 March 2025}}</ref>
* Liguria Golf Experience Tour<ref name="golf">{{cite news |title=Golf in Liguria, otto circoli insieme per tre progetti |url=https://golfando.tgcom24.it/2025/04/16/golf-in-liguria-2025/ |access-date=17 April 2025 |agency=golfando.tgcom24.it |publisher=golfando.tgcom24.it |date=16 April 2025}}</ref>
* Golf in Fiore<ref name="golf"></ref>
* Golf senza barriere<ref name="golf"></ref>
* Aromatica, [[Diano Marina]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Aromatica fa il pieno di visitatori a Diano Marina, 30 mila persone in un fine settimana dedicato al gusto |url=https://www.ilsecoloxix.it/imperia/2025/05/12/news/aromatica_30_mila_visitatori_diano_marina-15143341/ |access-date=12 May 2025 |work=ilsecoloxix.it |agency=ilsecoloxix.it |publisher=ilsecoloxix.it |date=12 May 2025}}</ref>

==Casino==
[[File:Sanremo Casino 3.jpg|thumb|[[Sanremo Casino]]]]
* [[Sanremo Casino]]

== Yacht clubs ==
* [[Yacht Club Italiano]], [[Genoa]]
* [[Tigullio|Yacht Club Tigullio]], [[Santa Margherita Ligure]], [[Genoa]]
* [[Rapallo|Yacht Club Rapallo]], [[Rapallo]], [[Genoa]]
* [[Loano|Yacht Club Marina di Loano]], [[Loano]], [[Savona]]
* [[Imperia|Yacht Club Imperia]], [[Imperia]]
* [[Sanremo|Yacht Club Sanremo]], [[Sanremo]], [[Imperia]]
== Golf clubs==
* [[Sarzana|Sarzana Golf Club]], [[Sarzana]], [[La Spezia]]
* [[La Spezia|Golf Club Marigola]], [[La Spezia]]
* [[Rapallo|Circolo Golf e Tennis Rapallo]], [[Rapallo]], [[Genoa]]
* [[Genoa|Garden Golf]], [[Albaro]], [[Genoa]]
* [[Genoa|Cus Genova Golf Quarto Alto]], [[Genoa]]
* [[Arenzano|Golf della Pineta di Arenzano]], [[Arenzano]], [[Genoa]]
* [[Cogoleto|Sant´anna Golf Lerca]], [[Cogoleto]], [[Genoa]]
* [[Albisola Superiore|Golf Club La Filanda Carpineto]], [[Albisola Superiore]], [[Savona]]
* [[Garlenda|Golf Club Garlenda]], [[Garlenda]], [[Savona]]
* [[Castellaro|Golf Club Castellaro]], [[Castellaro]], [[Imperia]]
* [[Sanremo|Golf degli Ulivi Sanremo]], [[Sanremo]], [[Imperia]]
== Scuderia Ferrari clubs ==
[[File:Ferrari_Portofino_IMG_0532.jpg|thumb|[[Ferrari Portofino]]]]
* [[Rapallo|Scuderia Ferrari Club Rapallo]]
* [[Portofino|Scuderia Ferrari Club Portofino]]

== Typical cuisine, food and wine ==
{{main|Cuisine of Liguria}}
[[File:Trofie al pesto .jpg|thumb|[[Trofie]] al [[pesto]]]]
* [[Pesto]]
* [[Trofie]] al Pesto 
* [[Trenette]] al Pesto
* [[Trenette]] al Pesto con patate
* [[Trenette]] al Pesto con patate e fagiolini  
* [[Linguine]] al Pesto 	
* [[Lasagne|Mandilli]]  al Pesto 
* [[Pansoti]] alla salsa di noci
* [[Ravioli]] di borragine alla ligure
* [[Ravioli]] di pesce alla ligure
* [[Ravioli]] di carne alla genovese
* [[Ravioli]] alla genovese
* [[Ravioli]] alla genovese con il sugo di funghi
* [[Focaccia|Focaccia Genovese]]
* [[Focaccia|Focaccia di Recco]] (focaccia col formaggio)
* [[Focaccia|Focaccia di Recco]] con [[prosciutto crudo]] di [[Parma]]
* [[Focaccia|Focaccia con le cipolle]]
* [[Focaccia|Focaccia con le olive]]
* [[Focaccia|Focaccia con le patate]]
* Focaccette al formaggio di Sori, [[Recco]], [[Uscio]] e [[Camogli]]
* [[Focaccia]] ligure con pomodori e olive taggiasce
* [[Focaccia]] ligure con pomodori, olive taggiasce e acciughe
* [[Sardenaira]] di [[Sanremo]]
* [[Focaccia]] Pizzata
* [[Farinata]] di ceci
* [[Taggiasca|Taggiasca olives]] ([[Taggia]])
* [[Spumante]] Bisson Abissi
* [[Cinque Terre DOC#Sciacchetrà|Sciacchetrà]]
* [[Pigato]]
* [[Rossese (disambiguation)|Rossese]]
* [[Vermentino]]
* [[Vermentino]] [[Colli di Luni]]
* [[Sangiovese|Rosso]] [[Colli di Luni]]

== Painters ==
<!-- [[Genoese School (painting)]] -->
[[File:Genova Basilica della Santissima Annunziata del Vastato Interno Cupola 4.jpg|thumb|[[The Assumption]], painted by [[Giovanni Andrea Ansaldo]] in the dome of the [[Basilica della Santissima Annunziata del Vastato]], [[Genoa]]]]
* [[Giovanni Andrea Ansaldo]] (1584–1638)
* [[Bernardo Strozzi]] (1582–1644)
* [[Gioacchino Assereto]] (1600–1649)
* [[Giovanni Lorenzo Bertolotto]] (1640–1721) 
* [[Giovan Battista Gaulli]] (Baciccio) (1639–1709)
== Musicians ==
<!--[[File:Cannone paganini Palazzo Doria-Tursi.jpg|thumb|[[Il Cannone Guarnerius]] exhibited in the Paganini room at the [[Palazzo Doria-Tursi]].]]-->
* [[Niccolò Paganini]] (1782–1840)
* [[Michele Novaro]] (1818–1885)
== Poets and Writers ==
[[File:La Grotta di Byron.jpg|thumb|upright=1|[[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 ==
[[File:Pista ciclabile, Liguria 14.jpg|thumb|Pista ciclabile in [[Liguria]] between [[San Lorenzo al Mare]] and [[Ospedaletti]]]]
* [[Albenga|Albenga - Passo del Ginestro]] (71 km) [[road]] [[Asphalt concrete|asphalt]]
* [[Albenga|Albenga - pista ciclabile]] (1 km) [[cycle path]] [[Asphalt concrete|asphalt]]
* [[Albissola|Albissola - Ellera - Stella - S.Martino di Stella - Alpicella]] (19 km) [[road]] [[Asphalt concrete|asphalt]]
* [[Albissola|Albissola - San Martino - Varazze]] ([[Circle route|ring route]]) (33 km) [[road]] [[Asphalt concrete|asphalt]]
* [[Alessandria]] ([[Piedmont]]) - [[Passo del Faiallo]] ([[Circle route|ring route]]) (133 km) [[road]] [[Asphalt concrete|asphalt]]
* [[Arenzano]] - [[Cogoleto]] (3 km) [[Bike path|cycle path]]/[[Footpath|pedestrian path]] [[Road surface|mixed surface]]
* [[Lerici]] - [[Tellaro]] (7 km) [[road]] [[Asphalt concrete|asphalt]]
* [[Diano Marina]] - [[Imperia]] - [[San Lorenzo al Mare]] (13 km) [[Bike path|cycle path]]/[[Footpath|pedestrian path]] [[Asphalt concrete|asphalt]]
* Pista ciclabile della Riviera Ligure<ref>{{cite web |title=The cycle path of the Coastal Park in the Flower Riviera |url=https://lamialiguria.it/en/2024/10/the-cycle-path-of-the-coastal-park-in-the-flower-riviera/ |website=lamialiguria.it |publisher=lamialiguria.it |access-date=5 January 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Ciclabile all’ultimo atto: “Imperia cambierà volto” |url=https://www.ilsecoloxix.it/imperia/2025/03/24/news/ciclabile_ultimo_tratto_urbano_inaugurazione-15069177 |access-date=24 March 2025 |agency=ilsecoloxix.it |publisher=ilsecoloxix.it |date=24 March 2025}}</ref> [[Imperia]] [[Oneglia]] - [[Ospedaletti]] (32 km) [[cycle path]]/[[Footpath|pedestrian path]] [[Asphalt concrete|asphalt]]

== Healthcare ==
[[File:Istituto Gaslini ingresso.JPG|thumb|[[Istituto Giannina Gaslini]] - Via Gerolamo Gaslini, 5, 16147 [[Sturla]], [[Genoa]]]]
* [[Sanremo]] [[Hospital]]
* [[Imperia]] [[Hospital]]
* [[Albenga|Santa Maria di Misericordia Hospital, Albenga]]
* [[Pietra Ligure|Santa Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure]]
* [[Savona|San Paolo Hospital, Savona]]
* [[Arenzano|La Colletta Hospital, Arenzano]]
* [[Voltri|Evangelico Hospital, Voltri]], [[Genoa]] 
* [[Sestri Ponente|Antero Micone Hospital, Sestri Ponente]], [[Genoa]]
* [[Sampierdarena|Villa Scassi Hospital, Sampierdarena]], [[Genoa]]
* [[Genoa|Galliera Hospital, Genoa]]
* [[Genoa|San Martino Hospital, Genoa]]
* [[Albaro|Villa Montallegro Private]] [[Clinic]], [[Genoa]]
* [[Istituto Giannina Gaslini]] ([[Children's hospital]]), [[Genoa]]
* [[Recco|Sant'Antonio Hospital, Recco]]
* [[Lavagna]] [[Hospital]]
* [[Sestri Levante]] [[Hospital]]
* [[La Spezia|Sant'Andrea Hospital, La Spezia]]
== Airports ==
* [[Genoa Airport|Aeroporto di Genova "Cristoforo Colombo"]]
* [[Riviera Airport]], [[Villanova d'Albenga]]
== Hotels ==
[[File:Belmond Hotel Splendido, Portofino, Italy.jpg|thumb|[[Belmond Hotel Splendido]], [[Portofino]]]]
* [[Hotel Splendido]], [[Portofino]]
* [[Santa Margherita Ligure|Imperiale Palace Hotel]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Imperiale Palace Hotel |url=https://www.imperialepalacehotel.it/ |website=imperialepalacehotel.it |publisher=Imperiale Palace Hotel |access-date=21 March 2025}}</ref> [[Santa Margherita Ligure]]
* [[Santa Margherita Ligure|Grand Hotel Miramare]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Grand Hotel Miramare |url=https://www.grandhotelmiramare.it/en/ |website=grandhotelmiramare.it |publisher=Grand Hotel Miramare |access-date=21 March 2025}}</ref> [[Santa Margherita Ligure]]
* [[Santa Margherita Ligure|Villa Gelsomino]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Villa Gelsomino |url=https://villa-gelsomino.com/ |website=villa-gelsomino.com |publisher=Villa Gelsomino |access-date=21 March 2025}}</ref> [[Santa Margherita Ligure]]
* [[Arenzano|Grand Hotel Arenzano]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Grand Hotel Arenzano |url=https://www.grandhotelarenzano.it/en/Home |website=grandhotelarenzano.it |publisher=Grand Hotel Arenzano |access-date=21 March 2025}}</ref> [[Arenzano]]
* [[Hotel Portofino Kulm]], Ruta, [[Camogli]]

== Firefighters == 
* [[Liguria|Direzione Regionale VV.F. Liguria]]
** [[Genoa|Comando VV.F. di Genova]]
***[[Genoa Airport|Distaccamento Aeroportuale di Genova - Aeroporto C. Colombo]]
***[[Bolzaneto|Distaccamento Cittadino Bolzaneto]]
***[[Genoa|Distaccamento Cittadino Genova Est "Mario Meloncelli"]]
***[[Genoa|Distaccamento Cittadino Multedo]]
***[[Busalla|Distaccamento di Busalla]]
***[[Chiavari|Distaccamento di Chiavari]]
***[[Rapallo|Distaccamento di Rapallo]]
***[[Genoa|Distaccamento Portuale di Genova Gadda]]
***[[Genoa|Distaccamento Portuale di Genova Multedo]]
***[[Genoa|Nucleo Sommozzatori di Genova]]
***[[Genoa|Reparto Volo di Genova]]
** [[Savona|Comando VV.F. di Savona]]
***[[Villanova d'Albenga|Distaccamento Aeroportuale di Villanova]]
***[[Albenga|Distaccamento di Albenga]]
***[[Cairo Montenotte|Distaccamento di Cairo Montenotte]]
***[[Finale Ligure|Distaccamento di Finale Ligure]]
***[[Varazze|Distaccamento di Varazze]]
***[[Savona|Distaccamento Portuale di Savona]]
***[[Sassello|Distaccamento Volontari di Sassello]]
***[[Toirano|Distaccamento Volontari di Toirano]]
**[[Imperia|Comando VV.F. di Imperia]]
***[[Sanremo|Distaccamento di Sanremo]]
***[[Ventimiglia|Distaccamento di Ventimiglia]]
**[[La Spezia|Comando VV.F. di La Spezia]]
***[[Vigili del fuoco|Associazione Nazionale VV.F.]]
***[[Brugnato|Distaccamento Distaccamento di Brugnato]]
***[[Sarzana|Distaccamento Distaccamento di Sarzana]]
***[[La Spezia|Distaccamento Distaccamento Portuale di La Spezia Porto]]
***[[Levanto, Liguria|Distaccamento Distaccamento Volontari di Levanto]]
***[[La Spezia|Nucleo sommozzatori Nucleo Sommozzatori di La Spezia]]

==See also==
* [[Riviera di Levante]]
* [[Riviera di Ponente]]
* [[Monte Beigua|Riviera del Beigua]]
* [[Provincia di Savona|Riviera delle Palme (Liguria)]]
* [[Riviera dei Fiori]]
* [[Emilia Romagna|Riviera Romagnola]]
* [[Monte Conero|Riviera del Conero]]
* [[Marche|Riviera delle Palme (Marche)]]
* [[Trabocchi Coast]]
* [[Amalfi Coast]]
* [[Cilento Coast]]
* [[Coast of the Gods]]
* [[Provincia di Catanzaro|Riviera dei Tramonti]]
* [[Costa Smeralda]]
* [[Costa Verde (Sardinia)]]
* [[Apuan Alps|Costa Apuana]]
* [[Versilia]]
* [[Côte d'Azur]]
* [[Principality of Monaco]]
* [[Costa do Estoril]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
{{Commons category}}
{{Wikisource1911Enc|Riviera}}
* [https://www.rivieradeifiori.info/en/ Riviera dei Fiori, a sea of colors]

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[[Category:Coasts of Italy|Riviera]]
[[Category:Ligurian Sea]]
[[Category:Seaside resorts in Italy]]