Location: Livorno
Top Things to do in Livorno
10 Things to Do in Livorno That You Shouldn't Miss
Livorno (Italian: [liˈvorno] ( listen)) 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 159,431 residents in February 2015. It has traditionally been known in English as Leghorn, pronounced /lɛˈɡɔːrn/ leg-AWRN, or /ˈlɛɡhɔːrn/ LEG-hawrn.
Restaurants in Livorno
1. Costiera di Calafuria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 432 reviews
Reviewed By enricoca - Livorno, Italy
I am Italian, totally trustworthy and well travelled.
I am a local, born and raise here.
South of Livorno city, Rome direction, starting from the Boccale castle (not open to visits), starts a nice seaside road (the old Aurelia) that bring you first to Quercianella, then to Castiglioncello, two nice towns famous in the area during summertime. The road is nice, curvy, beautiful panoramas and, if it is summertime and you find out a spot where to place your car, open for free to take a swim in the usually clean sea (rocky beach). Be aware of the wind, if it blows from the sea it is very dangerous to take a swim.
2. Scogli Piatti
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By goatiegoater - Lido Di Camaiore, Italy
Get there early in the summer if you want a parking spot, and wear proper foot gear for climbing on rocks. The water is mutable, but when it's just right can be the best swim of your life. Absolutely gorgeous, reminds me of the Big Island of Hawaii on the south end. Bring a camera because even though it's unforgettable, you will want to be reminded of the unusual rock formations.
3. Terrazza Mascagni
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Gabriele B - Moscow, Russia
This white and black checked floor ... next to the sea ... walk... brief... look around... look at the sea at the view...enjoy the wind blowing on your face,some times too strong that you need to hold yourself! Live my friend... this is the place!
4. Santuario di Montenero
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 714 reviews
Aussichtspunkt mit Blick aufs Meer
Reviewed By RJMSUK - London, United Kingdom
start by taking the Finacolari from the main square up to the Santuario, visit the museum of miracles and the candle grotto, and take lunch at orlandi's, a real treat out as you scan the landscape of Livorno and pisa from this beautiful mountain of Montenero
5. Museo Civico Giovanni Fattori
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By 300984 - Livorno, Italy
Thei museum houses the best painting collection existing of the Macchiaioli painting current which is the major italian one of the late 1800's and beginning 1900's. Giovanni Fattori the master of such school, loved to paint animals ( horses, cows etc) in their various applications ( horses at war, oxens at work in the fields etc
6. Mercato Centrale
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By travelmakesUrich - Rocky Mount, North Carolina
We enjoy seeing how locals shop when we're in a country or city that's new to us, whether it's grocery stores or markets. This market was a mix of tourist-centered vendors but inside there were butchers, so you know they're catering to locals. All the butchers had rabbits and chickens displayed as we'd never seen them before. The rabbits were skinned, but still had eyeballs, and the chickens still had the combs on the top of their heads. I'm assuming the idea is that you can tell that they're fresh this way (?) but to our sense of decorum it was off-putting, to say the least.
Lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, clothing, and all the souvenirs you expect.
7. Monumento dei Quattro Mori
Overall Ratings
4 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By jlantern3 - Columbia, South Carolina
passed by while heading out. very nice statue/monument. excellent craftsmanship that has a stunning appearence
8. Venezia Nuova
Overall Ratings
4 based on 270 reviews
Reviewed By masterecho - London, United Kingdom
Visiting Livorno on Easter Sunday, and having visited several churches, we headed for, what is referred to, Venezia Nuova.
Livorno has a modest canal network and Via del Giglio ends at one of these. The canal opens up the cityscape and adds blue to the colour palate of the scene, with grand buildings flanking the waterway. Perhaps surprisingly, small boats lined both sides of the canal, which sits quite deep in relation to the surrounding land. Thus, whilst there is a towpath, the high, sheer walls would render it of little use for a sightseeing tour of Livorno. Considering the day, it was very peaceful with very little activity, but exuding a stately air, albeit not on a par with Venice.
9. Fortezza Vecchia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By JT_Turner3 - Phoenix, Arizona
Fortezza Vecchia (Old Fortress) is conveniently located near the cruise ship piers. We were in Livorno and did a day trip in Florence. We got back with enough time to take a quick tour of this defensive fortification. There were several earlier forts on this site, beginning with the Romans, but as it appears now, since the 1500's. The oldest surviving part is the medieval tower from the 11th century.
10. Chiesa Santa Caterina da Siena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By vivEngland - Preston, United Kingdom
We were on a cruise and had done the Pisa and Florence tour in the past so decided to have a look round Livorno and had a wander round the Venezia district with its canals and came across the Santa Caterina Church which we thought was stunning. There were various altars round the church with paintings and sculptures. It obviously is in need of money being spent on it but don’t miss it if you are visiting Livorno.
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