Top Things to do in Liguria
The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Liguria, Liguria
Discover the best top things to do in Liguria, Italy including Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Venere, All About Apple Museum, Church of San Francesco - Capuchin Friars Monastery, Cimitero Monumentale di Staglieno, Abbazia di San Fruttuoso, Santuario di Nostra Signora di Montallegro, Dolceacqua, Old Bussana (Bussana Vecchia), Spianata Castelletto, Boccadasse.
Restaurants in Liguria
1. Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Venere
2. All About Apple Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 93 reviews
3. Church of San Francesco - Capuchin Friars Monastery
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4.5 based on 416 reviews
Constructed from 1618 from the Capuchin Friars who came in Monterosso, the Church of San Francesco contains some fine art including a Crucifixion by Antoon Van Dyck, and sono other important Itaian painters from XVII and XVIII centuries. Near the church there is the Monastery of Capuchin Friars a very ancient structure with great garden where Friars live. It is a place of Peace and spirituality with a gorgeus view on the seaside. Here you can live the experience of St. Francis of Assis: semplicity and poverty and show his love for God and the beauty of nature and creation.
Reviewed By goodbye-2016 - Saint Paul, United States
Definitely worth the many steps up! Nice areas to stop along the way for pictures and the statue of St Francis. Very interesting history of the church and monastery and unusual grave site at the top.Well worth it!
4. Cimitero Monumentale di Staglieno
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4.5 based on 829 reviews
The Monumental Cemetery of Staglieno, planned in the 1850s in an inhabited area, lies now in an area not far from the centre of Genoa. Staglieno's architectural pattern, albeit in the forms of a mature Classicism, draws on a genre that was rather common in Europe and Italy around the mid nineteenth century. However, the peculiarity and the charm of Staglieno lie in the fact that its architecture is combined with a natural layout, a type that is much more common in northern European cemeteries like, for example, the Pere Lachaise in Paris. It currently covers an area of 300.000 sqm.
Reviewed By giovannic973
The largest historical cemetery in Europe, full of amazing statues and beautiful ornaments. A visit is almost mandatory, better if not in summer.
5. Abbazia di San Fruttuoso
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4.5 based on 1,362 reviews
Tra Camogli e Portofino, in una profonda insenatura nella frastagliata costa del Promontorio di Portofino, sorge la celebre Abbazia di San Fruttuoso di Capodimonte nell'intatto borgo marinaro omonimo. Dopo la prima frequentazione monastica, il complesso di San Fruttuoso di Capodimonte fu umile abitazione per pescatori, spesso covo di pirati, poi proprietà per secoli dei Principi Doria: un luogo assolutamente unico, dove l'opera dell'uomo si è felicemente integrata con quella della natura. Sono visitabili il complesso monastico del X-XI secolo con il Chiostro, la Sala Capitolare, la Chiesa; e le tombe dei Doria e il corpo a mare gotico del XIII secolo.
Reviewed By megperry1 - Sindelfingen, Germany
We enjoyed the amazing hike from portofino to san fruttuoso. It was blazing hot but the secluded beach at the end was amazing. Highly recommend but bring a ton of water!
6. Santuario di Nostra Signora di Montallegro
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4.5 based on 815 reviews
Reviewed By MiguelbBuenosAires - Missoula, United States
Take the funicular to this 600+ meters high Sanctuary. The church is absolutely beautiful with a nice history behind. The views from both the funicular and the sanctuary are unique and gorgeous. Definitely a recommended spot. We have been around many towns in the Ligurian region and Rapallo with the sanctuary, it’s rebuilt port and it’s city centre (with a stop at Eldolz... coffee shop - highly recommended as well) was a nice surprise and a delight to visit.
7. Dolceacqua
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4.5 based on 418 reviews
Reviewed By AdamD453 - Churchdown, United Kingdom
Nice little medieval town to have a stroll around, some quite steep hills though if you struggle with those. Castle wasn't open when we went, so make sure you get there early as it closes at 5pm! Note the restaurants don't open until 7pm, so we had to eat elsewhere as well. On a plus note, free parking! Worth a visit if nearby looking for sites to visit.
8. Old Bussana (Bussana Vecchia)
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4.5 based on 1,209 reviews
Devastated by an earthquake and abandoned, this unique medieval village has been reborn and is now inhabited by an international artists community.
Reviewed By turtlezurich
It is a whole little authentic medieval village abandoned in 1894 after an earthquake and repopulated by artists in the '60. Ever since it is a secret tourist attraction. It is and exclusively walking area with stone streets and houses. You need good shoes. This romantic landscape consists in half ruins and half artists workshops, boutiques and residences. It has a big restaurant at the entrance and another smaller one in the middle as well as a coffee/bakery shop. It has a romantic atmosphere. You can spend between 1 and 4 hours there, depending how interested you are.
9. Spianata Castelletto
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4.5 based on 2,635 reviews
Reviewed By U8248AVstephanieb - Charlotte, United States
I walk up here every morning after breakfast when we are in Genova to enjoy the view. It's a nice walk (but steep!) and you can walk some more when you get up to Spianata Castelletto or you can sit on the benches and enjoy the view. Take the lift if the steps up are not your thing. This is a must see if you are in Genova.
10. Boccadasse
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4.5 based on 4,837 reviews
Reviewed By peterh169 - Somerset, United Kingdom
Very small beach in this lovely little seaside village, a truly wonderful, unspoilt place to be for those who love the real Italy
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