Genoa is the large city and capital of Liguria, with nearly 550,000 inhabitants. This former powerful maritime republic is today a city rather neglected by tourism, […]
Genoa
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Sestri Levante
In the middle of the coast of the Riviera di Levante, on the Gulf of Tigullio, the reputation of Sestri Levante is somewhat overshadowed by that […]
Lerici, Tellaro and Montemarcello
Lerici Small town on the Gulf of Poets, Lerici is a charming and popular seaside resort on the Riviera di Levante. It is appreciated for its […]
Portovenere
Near La Spezia, at the western tip of the Gulf of La Spezia, Portovenere is a small fishing town with plenty of charm that has been […]
Albenga
An ancient Roman town, Albenga preserves a remarkable historic centre. It stands out from most other coastal towns in Liguria for its rich and varied heritage. […]
Rapallo
Rapallo is another beautiful coastal town on the Riviera of Levante, charming with its small 16th-century fortress that sits with its feet in the water, and […]
Bergamo
The upper town of Bergamo, the città alta, is the most beautiful medieval centre in Lombardy, protected by a fine 16th-century Venetian wall, which has been […]
Brescia
The second largest city in Lombardy, Brescia does not enjoy the reputation it deserves. It is indeed a very beautiful city, with a harmonious historic center […]
Mantua
Mantua is a wonderful city on the Po plain, inscribed by Unesco as a world heritage site in 2008. Its pleasant historic and pedestrian centre is […]
Cremona
Cremona is a Lombard city of nearly 71,000 inhabitants (in 2021), located in the Po Valley, a short distance from the river. It became famous thanks […]
Ventimiglia and Bordighera
Ventimiglia A small town of more than 20,000 inhabitants, Ventimiglia (Ventimiglia in Italian) is a genuine Italian town, lively and dynamic, with a bustling trade fueled […]
Como
Como is, along with Lecco, the most important city on Lake Como, with nearly 84,000 inhabitants, located at the southern end of the western branch. It […]
From Savona to Arenzano
Savona The city of Savona, with nearly 60,000 inhabitants, is considered one of the most important ports in the Mediterranean both for tourism, as a cruise […]
Imperia and Cervo
Imperia Imperia, the capital of an Italian province on the western coast of Liguria, is a recent city, created during the fascist era by bringing together […]
Finale Ligure and Finalborgo
Finale Ligure Finale Ligure has a rich and varied territory that makes it one of the most interesting destinations in the region. Its seaside qualities are […]
Gulf of Paradise – From Bogliasco to Camogli
The Gulf of Paradise that precedes the Promontory of Portofino borders a beautiful stretch of coastline, from Nervi not far east of Genoa, to Camogli , […]
Pavia
Pavia is a pretty town on the edge of the Ticino, 40 km south of Milan, in the heart of the Po Valley, in a region […]
Sanremo, Bussana and Taggia
Sanremo A town in western Liguria considered the capital of the Riviera dei Fiori, Sanremo is elegant, famous for its Italian music festival, an annual event […]
Sirmione
Sirmione is the emblematic town of Lake Garda, one of the most charming destinations in the region, located on a peninsula in the south of the […]
Vigevano
Vigevano is a beautiful, yet little-known art city, between Milan, Pavia and Novara, at about 40 km for the first two, 25 km for the third. […]
Bellagio
At the junction of the two southern arms of Lake Como, Bellagio is a pretty village known as the “pearl of Lake Como”, a resort town […]
Chiavari and Lavagna
Chiavari Small town of nearly 28,000 inhabitants, Chiavari is also the main one of the Gulf of Tigullio along with Rapallo. It is an active and […]
From Toirano to Pietra Ligure
Toirano Caves The Toirano Caves are one of the largest underground karst complexes with two main cavities, known for their beauty with the myriads of stalactites […]
Brugnato, Varese Ligure and the Antola
In the mountains of the hinterland of the Riviera di Levante, pretty villages are nestled among the hills, such as Torriglia, Sesto Godano, Varese Ligure, Brugnato […]
Varese
Close to Como and Milan, between lakes and mountains, Varese is a city rather ignored by tourists, and yet pretty and interesting. It is indeed a […]
Laigueglia and Alassio
Laigueglia Laigueglia is a fairly quiet small coastal town that has kept its fisherman’s village feel, unlike many places on the coast. It has sandy beaches […]
Monza and Brianza
Monza Located in the heart of the Brianza region, near Milan on the banks of the Lambro, Monza is the third most populous city in Lombardy. […]
Varenna
Varenna is one of the most charming villages on Lake Como, surrounded by beautiful historic and natural sites, including the superb Villa Monastero, with its narrow […]
Menaggio
Menaggio is a charming village on the shores of Lake Como, relatively peaceful compared to the rest of the coast. It lies at the entrance to […]
Sarzana and Luni
Sarzana A border town with Tuscany, Sarzana and its region have a long history, particularly in trade, and life here remains lively thanks to the many […]
