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Culture of Liguria. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Baia del Silenzio The wonderful province with its picturesque towns and fabulous nature would certainly appeal to those who can’t imagine their rest without tours to outstanding attractions. The most significant and interesting sights to visit are located in Genoa. This is where the famous waterfront Porto Antico is situated. It attracts tourists like a magnet, so thousands of tourists come here to admire the ancient port. You can walk around the port area and evaluate the city skyline from a special lift.
Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of Liguria inhabitants
Locals are very cheerful and optimistic, they are very hospitable and always happy to welcome their foreign guests. During the year, locals celebrate a lot of interesting events; visitors … Open
Another symbol of the capital is the Cathedral of San Lorenzo housing interesting religious artifacts and an amazing store. Today, everyone can appreciate numerous marine trophies of city enchased in walls of the cathedral. The house of Christopher Columbus, where the world-famous explorer was born and spent his childhood, is also situated in the port area.
An interesting place for hiking is an ancient town of San Remo; its attractions include the beautiful Russian Orthodox Church. It was built in the early 20th century and was preserved in its original form; several beautiful buildings of the 19th century have survived too. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Your active city break in Liguria. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
Tourists can find many enjoyable activities in Liguria. Despite its modest size, the region has to offer broad prospects for an exciting and varied pastime. Eight beautiful national parks … Open
Portofino can boast a very interesting medieval monument, Castello Brown fortress. It is impressive and features the great interior decoration. Travelers can stroll through the spacious halls of the fortress and admire its beautiful frescoes, some of which were painted by Giulio De Rossi and Raffaelino. The town of La Spezia is the seat of an important religious monument, the Church of St. Peter. The church is located in a rather unusual rocky terrain; at first glance it may seem that it literally grows out of the rock.
The largest religious building in the province is located in Imperia. Duomo di San Maurizio is a true sample of the local architecture. However, there are other architectural monuments in Imperia, like Palazzo Doria. Those who won’t be enough of these attractions are recommended to visit the ancient town of Sestri Levante famous due to its beautiful churches.
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Public palaces near Liguria
♥   Palace 'Palazzo Bianco' Genoa, 32.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Liguria
♥   Cattedrale di Nostra Signora Assunta, Savona, 13 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica di Nostra Signora Assunta, Genova, 19.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Concattedrale di S. Pietro, Noli, 25.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Ex cattedrale S. Paragorio, Noli, 25.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Santuario di Nostra Signora della Guardia, Ceranesi, 27.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Cattedrale di Nostra Signora Assunta, Acqui Terme, 28.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica di S. Pietro, Acqui Terme, 28.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique spots in Liguria and near

Balestrino

From the series “The Most Impressive Abandoned Cities on the Planet”
Check on the map:   Distance from Liguria center - 43.3 km.
The deserted town of Balestrino is one of the great mysteries of Italy. The exact date and purpose of foundation of the town is unknown, the first record of it dates back to the middle of the 19th century. In 1860 the settlement had a population of around 850 people mostly consisting of farmers and villagers engaged in the production of olive oil. Balestrino is located on the northwest coast of Italy. At the end of the 19th century earthquakes severely affected this region. Most of the buildings were destroyed. The natural element took human lives and those who survived were displaced from their homes. … Read further
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Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Liguria

Genoa
The church of St. John the Baptist is an incredibly beautiful building. The construction of the church was started in 1451 and lasted almost 15 years. Currently the walls of the cathedral keep several very important religious artifacts, so every year the shrine attracts a large number of pilgrims. An excursion to Palazzo Bianco Gallery will leave many positive memories. Here ... Open »
Asti
Palazzo Ottolenghi is a striking architectural monument of the 18th century. Hundreds of years ago this palace was divided into two parts and belonged to two different families. Only at the end of the 18th century, the new owner bought out the entire palace. It was used to receive high-ranking guests and was transferred to the city in 1932. Today, the old palace houses a ... Open »
San Remo
San Remo, the most scenic and luxurious resort town of Liguria, features a vast choice of historical sites and architectural landmarks. One of the most unusual and remarkable spots of tourist attraction is the Chiesa Russa (the Russian Orthodox Church) which was constructed in 1913 under command of renowned architects Pietro Agosti and Alexey Shchusev. By its decoration and ... Open »
Piedmont
The capital of the region, Turin, has remained one of the world's major centers of pilgrimage for many centuries. There, in Sidon Chapel, the unique religious artifact, the Shroud of Turin, is stored; annually it attracts hundreds of thousands of believers. Apart from the religious attractions, Turin is known for its unique Egyptian Museum. Its collection includes hundreds of ... Open »
Menton
An ancient bastion hosts the Museum Jean Cocteau. The bastion stands in the center of the port district of the city. The museum offers amazing paintings and antique handmade rugs, interior design items made of precious metals as well as ingenious mosaics. The suburbs of Menton also feature many of original landmarks being of great interest for tourists and city guests. The ... Open »
Monte Carlo
Old Antoine Fort is an interesting place of attraction not only to fans of walks in historical sites, but also to fans of theater. In 1953 the fort underwent a massive reconstruction, after which a beautiful theater was opened in it. Today the picturesque open-air arena can seat up to 350 spectators at a time. There is an unusual 'decoration' on the theater’s stage - the ... Open »
Culture guide to Liguria. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Liguria: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Liguria. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
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