Top sigths of Italy
Grand Canal has become the signature landmark of Venice. All most beautiful palaces and castles are located along the canal. Palazzo Ducale is often called the most beautiful castle in Venice. This is a wonderful historic building, which halls have retained their original look of past centuries. … OpenChapters of the guide to Liguria
Attractions and active leisure
The region also attracts fans of shopping; Genoa is the leader in number of colorful markets and shopping complexes. Every weekday, the perfect market works at Piazzetta Lavagna, where you can buy fresh seafood and other popular national delicacies. Those searching for high quality olive oil or real Ligurian herbs are advised to come here. The great food market is located at Mercato Orientale; fans of delicacies … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
Those who want to try unusual national food have to evaluate the delicious taste of mes'ciua soup. It includes lots of interesting components; beans, a special grade of wheat and even rich bouquet of hot spices are among them. Another common treat is focaccia. This is a special kind of bread made of the same dough as pizza. There are numerous varieties of focaccia, from ordinary cakes with olive oil to more … Open
Traditions and mentality of Liguria
Alongside with the competition, there is another memorable holiday, the Columbus Day. It is dedicated to one of the most famous Genoese, Christopher Columbus. The celebration in his honor features a very rich and interesting program. The town of Imperia hosts biennial festival Vele d'Epoca dedicated to the quite rare and unusual subject, shipbuilding. It is a large-scale gathering of sailing ships accompanied with … Open
Travel guide to Liguria
During the year, a lot of interesting holidays and festivals are held in Liguria. The traditional Flower Parade is annually held in Sanremo. The main attribute of this festival is the parade, during which you can see platforms with exposures and sculptures of fresh flowers in city streets. In the context of the festival, a lot of interesting competitions, performances and food entertainments are held. The … Open
Best beaches
Diano Marina rocky beach is never busy, even in high season. It's an excellent choice for nature lovers to enjoy natural harmony and take excellent photos. Borgo Valprino is yet another public sand beach that is worth mentioning. It’s moderately developed, so it’s recommended to take all necessary equipment with you. San Lorenzo al Mare pebble-stone beach is a very attractive place. It's a man-made … Open
Advices for travellers
2. Liguria is characterized by moderately hot summers and very mild winters; even in the coldest month of the year the temperature rarely drops below +10C. The average summer temperature ranges from +25C to +30C; it’s also worth noting that the windless weather is common in Liguria. 3. There are magnificent tourist offices, which are worth to visit, in Genoa, San Remo, Portofino and La Spezia. Each office … Open