"Levanto, Liguria Levanto (locally ) is a ""comune"" (municipality) in the province of La Spezia in the Italian region of Liguria, located almost southeast of Genoa and about northwest of La Spezia. The town is on the coast at the mouth of a river valley, between hills thickly wooded with olive and pine trees. The ridges on either side of the valley thrust out into the sea as the headlands of Mesco and Levanto. The municipality forms part of the coastal district known as the Comunità Montana della Riviera Spezzina, and part of its territory is included in the Cinque"
"MS La Superba MS ""La Superba"" is a cruiseferry owned and operated by the Italian ferry company Grandi Navi Veloci. It was built at Nuovi Cantieri Apuania in Marina di Carrara, Italy. When it entered service, ""La Superba"" was the largest passenger ferry operating in the Mediterranean, and one of the largest in the world; joined in the following year by the sistership ""La Suprema"", it was surpassed in 2008 by ""Cruise Roma"" of Grimaldi Ferries. Its building costed about 120 million dollars. The ship can carry 2,920 passengers accommodated in 567 cabins and 940 seats and 1,000 cars on"
"Genoa Genoa ( ; ; ; English, historically, and ) is the capital of the Italian region of Liguria and the sixth-largest city in Italy. In 2015, 594,733 people lived within the city's administrative limits. As of the 2011 Italian census, the Province of Genoa, which in 2015 became the Metropolitan City of Genoa, counted 855,834 resident persons. Over 1.5 million people live in the wider metropolitan area stretching along the Italian Riviera. Located on the Gulf of Genoa in the Ligurian Sea, Genoa has historically been one of the most important ports on the Mediterranean: it is currently the"
"Lavagna, as the gigantic cake is distributed among those in the crowd who have found the matching half of their tickets. The characteristic shale that provides roofing ""slates"" in Liguria was traditionally quarried in the Capenardo and S. Giacomo mountains nearby. The mayor of Lavagna Giuseppe Sanguineti was arrested on 20 June 2016 due to the involvement of Ndrangheta, the Calabrian mafia, in the disposal of the municipal waste. <BR> Lavagna Lavagna is a tourist port city in the curving stretch of the Italian Riviera di Levante, called the Gulf of Tigullio, in the Metropolitan City of Genoa in Liguria."
"connect lower Montenero to the Sanctuary. The Port of Livorno is one of the largest seaports both in Italy and the Mediterranean Sea as a whole. The Port has regular ferry links of the following operators with the following cities: The city is served by Livorno Centrale station. Livorno is twinned with: Livorno Livorno () is a port city on the Ligurian Sea on the western coast of Tuscany, Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Livorno, having a population of 158,493 residents in December 2017. It has traditionally been known in English as Leghorn ( ). The"
"the main ports of the region and about 57 million tonnes enter the region. The Port of Genoa, with a trade volume of 58.6 million tonnes it is the first port of Italy, the second in terms of twenty-foot equivalent units after the port of transshipment of Gioia Tauro, with a trade volume of 1.86 million TEUs. The main destinations for the cargo-passenger traffic are Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, Barcelona and Canary Islands. The unemployment rate stood at 9.5% in 2017 and was slightly lower than the national average. The politics of Liguria takes place in a framework of a presidential"
"Lavagna Lavagna is a tourist port city in the curving stretch of the Italian Riviera di Levante, called the Gulf of Tigullio, in the Metropolitan City of Genoa in Liguria. The ""borgo"" of Lavagna was an important Ligurian cultural center in the Middle Ages. Today its long straight beach is a summer resort. Lavagna developed in Roman times as Lavania. According to some historians, it was seat of a countship since Carolingian times. From 1198 it was a fief of the Fieschi family, who used Lavagna as their stronghold in the numerous inner struggles of the Republic of Genoa. In"
"Port of La Spezia Port of La Spezia () is a port in La Spezia, Liguria, Italy. The port of La Spezia is one of the largest commercial ports in the Ligurian Sea, and is located in the northernmost part of the Gulf of La Spezia. Its development dates from the late nineteenth century and has since grown to become one of the main ports of the Mediterranean Sea, specializing in container handling in particular. Inside a bay of 1500 hectares protected by a breakwater of about , the port of La Spezia has of quays and at least of"
"Savona Savona (; local ; Genoese: ) is a seaport and ""comune ""in the west part of the northern Italian region of Liguria, capital of the Province of Savona, in the Riviera di Ponente on the Mediterranean Sea. Savona used to be one of the chief seats of the Italian iron industry, having iron-works and foundries, shipbuilding, railway workshops, engineering shops, and a brass foundry. One of the most celebrated former inhabitants of Savona was the navigator Christopher Columbus, who farmed land in the area while chronicling his journeys. 'Columbus's house', a cottage situated in the Savona hills, lay between"
"space. In 2014, 15,700,000 tonnes and 483,564 passengers passed through the port. Port of La Spezia Port of La Spezia () is a port in La Spezia, Liguria, Italy. The port of La Spezia is one of the largest commercial ports in the Ligurian Sea, and is located in the northernmost part of the Gulf of La Spezia. Its development dates from the late nineteenth century and has since grown to become one of the main ports of the Mediterranean Sea, specializing in container handling in particular. Inside a bay of 1500 hectares protected by a breakwater of about ,"
"Savona usually sees snow once or twice per year. Savona is twinned with: Savona Savona (; local ; Genoese: ) is a seaport and ""comune ""in the west part of the northern Italian region of Liguria, capital of the Province of Savona, in the Riviera di Ponente on the Mediterranean Sea. Savona used to be one of the chief seats of the Italian iron industry, having iron-works and foundries, shipbuilding, railway workshops, engineering shops, and a brass foundry. One of the most celebrated former inhabitants of Savona was the navigator Christopher Columbus, who farmed land in the area while chronicling"
"Livorno Livorno () is a port city on the Ligurian Sea on the western coast of Tuscany, Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Livorno, having a population of 158,493 residents in December 2017. It has traditionally been known in English as Leghorn ( ). The origins of Livorno are controversial, although the place was inhabited since the Neolithic Age as shown by worked bones, pieces of copper and ceramic found on the Livorno Hills in a cave between ""Ardenza"" and ""Montenero"". The construction of the Via Aurelia coincided with the occupation of the region by the Romans,"
"MS La Suprema MS ""La Suprema"" is a cruiseferry owned and operated by the Italian ferry company Grandi Navi Veloci. It was built at Nuovi Cantieri Apuania in Marina di Carrara, Italy. The second of a two-ship class, ""La Suprema"" and her sistership ""La Superba"" were the largest passenger ferries of the Mediterranean at the time of their completino; they were surpassed in 2008 by ""Cruise Roma"" of Grimaldi Ferries. Its building costed about 120 million dollars. The ship can carry 2,920 passengers accommodated in 567 cabins and 940 seats and 984 cars on four garages, with a total capacity"
"Imperia Imperia () is a coastal city and ""comune"" in the region of Liguria, Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Imperia, and historically it was capital of the ""Intemelia"" district of Liguria. Mussolini created the city of Imperia on 21 October 1923 by combining Porto Maurizio and Oneglia and the surrounding village communes of Piani, Caramagna Ligure, Castelvecchio di Santa Maria Maggiore, Borgo Sant'Agata, Costa d'Oneglia, Poggi, Torrazza, Moltedo and Montegrazie. Imperia is well known for the cultivation of flowers and olives, and is a popular summer destination for visitors. The local Piscina Felice Cascione indoor pool"
"Ligurian Sea The Ligurian Sea (; ) is an arm of the Mediterranean Sea, between the Italian Riviera (Liguria) and the island of Corsica. The sea is theorized to be named after the ancient Ligures people. The sea borders Italy as far as its border with France, and the French island of Corsica. In the east the sea borders the Tyrrhenian Sea, while in the west it borders the Mediterranean Sea proper. Genoa is the most prominent city in the area. The northwest coast is noted for its scenic beauty and favourable climate. The Gulf of Genoa is its northernmost"
"Genoa to France and one on the line to Cuneo. There is a Royal Spanish honorary consulate at Ventimiglia. Ventimiglia is twinned with: Ventimiglia Ventimiglia (; Ligurian: , ; ; ) is a city, ""comune"" (municipality) and bishopric in Liguria, northern Italy, in the province of Imperia. It is located southwest of Genoa, and from the French-Italian border, on the Gulf of Genoa, having a small harbour at the mouth of the Roia River, which divides the town into two parts. Ventimiglia's urban area has a population of 55,000. The name derives from Ancient Ligurian , meaning ""capital city of"
"Province of Genoa The Province of Genoa (Italian ""Provincia di Genova"") was a province in the Liguria region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Genoa. It was replaced by Metropolitan City of Genoa. It has an area of and a total population of about 0.9 million (2009). There are 67 ""communes"" in the Metropolitan City of Genoa. Named after a mythical two-headed Greek God, Janus, protector of ships. The name derives from a Ligurian tribal word, for ""knee"" (genu), or the Latin name for gate, ""janua"". The city is set at the foot of mountains in the Gulf"
"busiest in Italy and in the Mediterranean Sea and twelfth-busiest in the European Union. Genoa has been nicknamed ""la Superba"" (""the proud one"") due to its glorious past and impressive landmarks. Part of the old town of Genoa was inscribed on the World Heritage List (UNESCO) in 2006 as . The city's rich cultural history in art, music and cuisine allowed it to become the 2004 European Capital of Culture. It is the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, Andrea Doria, Niccolò Paganini, Giuseppe Mazzini, Renzo Piano and Grimaldo Canella, founder of the House of Grimaldi, among others. Genoa, which forms the"
"port is the more modern and industrial of the two districts. At its centre lies Dante Square, from which radiate some of the principal roads of the city. Imperia experiences a warm Mediterranean climate (Köppen climate classification ""Csa""). Imperia is served by the Autostrada A10 motorway, also known as ""L'Autostrada dei Fiori"" which runs along the Ligurian coast between Genoa and Ventimiglia on the French border. The road crosses the city via a series of high viaducts and mountain tunnels over the valley. Two junctions serve the city, one in the west close to Porto Maurizio, and another in the"
"Superga Superga is a hill situated on the south bank of the Po River to the east of Turin in north-west Italy. At above sea level, it is one of the most prominent of the hills that ring the city. Superga is known for the Basilica of Superga and its royal crypt, which is the traditional burial place of members of the House of Savoy; for the Superga Rack Railway that connects it to the Turin suburb of Sassi; and for the Superga air disaster of 1949, in which the entire Torino football team, the Grande Torino, perished. The hill"
"Albenga Albenga (; ) is a city and ""comune"" situated on the Gulf of Genoa on the Italian Riviera in the Province of Savona in Liguria, northern Italy. Albenga has the nickname of ""city of a hundred spires"". The economy is mostly based on tourism, local commerce and agriculture. Albenga has six hamlets: San Fedele, Lusignano, Campochiesa, Leca, Bastia, Salea. A settlement of pre-Roman origins on the west side of the Ligurian coast, it was founded around the 4th century BC on the slopes of the coastal hills, becoming the capital of the Ingauni Ligures tribe, who dedicated themselves to"
"served by two railway stations serving the two centres of Imperia, and Imperia Oneglia railway station. Natives of Imperia: Others: Imperia is twinned with: Imperia Imperia () is a coastal city and ""comune"" in the region of Liguria, Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Imperia, and historically it was capital of the ""Intemelia"" district of Liguria. Mussolini created the city of Imperia on 21 October 1923 by combining Porto Maurizio and Oneglia and the surrounding village communes of Piani, Caramagna Ligure, Castelvecchio di Santa Maria Maggiore, Borgo Sant'Agata, Costa d'Oneglia, Poggi, Torrazza, Moltedo and Montegrazie. Imperia is"
"the region of Liguria which forms a coastal strip in the northwest of Italy. Savona has a long coastline on the Gulf of Genoa; the Province of Imperia lies to the west and the Metropolitan City of Genoa lies to the east. The region of Piedmont lies inland, with the Province of Cuneo to the northwest and the provinces of Asti and Alessandria to the north. The provincial capital is the city of Savona. Inland is the mountain chain formed by the Ligurian Alps and the Apennines. <br> Province of Savona The province of Savona (; Ligurian: ""provinsa de Sann-a"")"
"Finale Ligure Finale Ligure (, locally ; ) is a ""comune"" on the Gulf of Genoa in the Province of Savona in Liguria, Italy. It is considered part of the Italian Riviera. Known for its white sand beaches and its views, Finale Ligure is located directly adjacent to the Rock of Caprazoppa, a steep limestone mountain on the southwest, and much of the town extends up hill slopes. The town has a lively commercial district. The boardwalk is lined with palm trees and many restaurants from the adjacent street have located large, open-air dining rooms along it. The town of"
"Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport Genoa Airport () also named Christopher Columbus Airport (""Aeroporto Cristoforo Colombo"" in Italian) (), and commonly named ""Aeroporto di Genova-Sestri Ponente"" (Genoa-Sestri Ponente Airport, after the city district where it is located) is an international airport built on an artificial peninsula, west of Genoa, Italy. It is the most important airport of Liguria and it serves the city and Port of Genoa, as well as considerable population in Southern Piedmont (Asti and Alessandria Provinces, Southern areas of Cuneo Province) and Southern Lombardy (Province of Pavia). It is currently operated by Aeroporto di Genova S.P.A., which has"
"Helicopters core of"" Carabinieri. <br> Albenga Albenga (; ) is a city and ""comune"" situated on the Gulf of Genoa on the Italian Riviera in the Province of Savona in Liguria, northern Italy. Albenga has the nickname of ""city of a hundred spires"". The economy is mostly based on tourism, local commerce and agriculture. Albenga has six hamlets: San Fedele, Lusignano, Campochiesa, Leca, Bastia, Salea. A settlement of pre-Roman origins on the west side of the Ligurian coast, it was founded around the 4th century BC on the slopes of the coastal hills, becoming the capital of the Ingauni Ligures"
"Sestri Levante Sestri Levante () is a town and ""comune"" in Liguria, Italy. Lying on the Mediterranean Sea, it is approximately south of Genoa and is set on a promontory. While nearby Portofino and the Cinque Terre are probably the best-known tourist destinations on the Italian Riviera, Sestri Levante is becoming quite a favorite among Italians. This once quiet fishing village is slowly turning into a tourist hotspot, developing an old and a new town. Sestri Levante is found approximately halfway between Genoa and La Spezia. The town has two bays: Baia delle Favole, (Bay of the Fables), and Baia"
"Port of Livorno The Port of Livorno is one of the largest Italian seaports and one of the largest seaports in the Mediterranean Sea, with an annual traffic capacity of around 30 million tonnes of cargo and 600,000 TEU's. The port is also an important employer in the area, with more than 15,000 employees who provide services to more than 7,000 ships every year. The Port of Livorno is considered a major Italian port along the Tyrrhenian Sea Corridor, capable of handling all kinds of vessels (LoLo, RoRo, liquid bulk, dry bulk, cruise ships, ferryboats). The port mainly serves Tuscany,"
"Mediterranean, especially in the New Year period. In February 2008, the Vietnamese Vinashin shipping company contracted with GNV to purchase both ships at the end of the summer, but the high costs for the sale ended the negotiations. ""La Suprema"" and ""La Superba"" remain in service for GNV, sailing on the routes between Sicily and Tunisia; ""La Suprema"", the most modern ship in the GNV fleet, is currently operated on the Genoa-Palermo route. MS La Suprema MS ""La Suprema"" is a cruiseferry owned and operated by the Italian ferry company Grandi Navi Veloci. It was built at Nuovi Cantieri Apuania"
"Beach Ultimate tournaments. Rimini is twinned with: Rimini Rimini (; ; ) is a city of 150,292 inhabitants in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy and capital city of the Province of Rimini. It is located on the Adriatic Sea, on the coast between the rivers Marecchia (the ancient ""Ariminus"") and Ausa (ancient ""Aprusa""). It is one of the most famous seaside resorts in Europe, thanks to its sandy beach, over 1,000 hotels, and thousands of bars, restaurants and discos. The first bathing establishment opened in 1843. An art city with ancient Roman and Renaissance monuments, Rimini is the hometown"
"Finale Ligure is nominally divided into three ""boroughs"". Finale Ligure Marina (Finalmarina) is the main seaside part of the town, most frequented by tourists, while Finale Pia (Finalpia) is the traditional center of the town, where a Benedictine abbey still stands. Finalborgo, the third borough and located further inland, consists of an old walled medieval town built at the joncion of two streams: Aquila and Pora. Finale Ligure has furthermore some frazioni: Varigotti, an appreciated and characteristic seaside holiday destination, which was an important port in Roman and Byzantine times; Perti, also an ancient center with Roman and Medieval ruins,"
"Port of Genoa The Port of Genoa is the major Italian seaport and it's in competition with the ports of Marseille and Barcelona to be the biggest of the Mediterranean Sea. With a trade volume of 51.6 million tonnes, it is the busiest port of Italy by cargo tonnage. The port was also used as a dismantling station and had been named as the port where the Costa Concordia was to be dismantled. The Port of Genoa covers an area of about 700 hectares of land and 500 hectares on water, stretching for over 22 kilometres along the coastline, with"
"1927. The town is connected by various roads (mainly the SS1, or via Aurelia), the A10 highway Genova-Ventimiglia (exit ""Finale Ligure""), and a double-track rail line. <br> Finale Ligure Finale Ligure (, locally ; ) is a ""comune"" on the Gulf of Genoa in the Province of Savona in Liguria, Italy. It is considered part of the Italian Riviera. Known for its white sand beaches and its views, Finale Ligure is located directly adjacent to the Rock of Caprazoppa, a steep limestone mountain on the southwest, and much of the town extends up hill slopes. The town has a lively"