14 Interesting and Helpful Facts About Liguria in Italy ❤️

14 Interesting and Helpful Facts About Liguria in Italy
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Liguria and the Italian Riviera

Liguria is one of the smallest regions in Italy, in the north-west of the country.

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Liguria is tucked away in the north-west of Italy, bordering France.

Here are 14 interesting and helpful facts about Liguria:

1. Liguria, an Introduction.

Here are 6 additional interesting facts:

(1) Liguria is the 3rd smallest region in Italy.

(2) Its land area covers about 5,400 km2.

(3) There are 4 provinces within Liguria.

(4) Liguria’s capital city is Genoa.

(5) About 75% of the population live on or around the coast.

(6) The people of Liguria are referred to as liguri

2. A Brief History of Liguria.

Garibaldi helped lead the call for Liguria to become part of the movement for Italian independence, leading to the country’s unification in 1861, which led to the region becoming what it is today.

3. The 3rd Smallest Region of Italy.

The coastline extends to 340km from the French border down to Tuscany.

4. Its Neighbours.

France, Tuscany, Piedmont and Emilia-Romagna border Liguria.

5. The Italian Riviera.

The Italian Riviera runs from the French border in the north, to Tuscany at its southern end, with the western half called La Riviera di Ponente, and the eastern half called the Riviera di Levante.

6. Riviera di Ponente.

This area of Liguria is known for its flowers.

Sanremo is the most famous town along this stretch of the coast.

7. Sanremo and its Festivals.

Sanremo is home to two well-known festivals, as well as drawing in the crowds to its casino.

The first festival is devoted to music, and has been since 1951.

The internationally acclaimed song ‘Volare’ was first performed at the festival in 1958. Here's the Dean Martin version.

Here's the video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah637P0_cts

The second festival is known as ‘Blooming Sanremo’ or ‘Italia in Fiore’, and originally began in 1904.

8. Riviera di Levante.

This is home to Cinque Terra.

To the east of Genoa is Portofino.

9. Cinque Terra.

Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, exploration of this area is an experience to cherish.

10. Portofino.

Portofino is a popular coastal fishing village for the rich and famous.

11. Genoa.

Genoa is:

(1) The capital of Liguria.

(2) At the heart of the Italian Riviera.

(3) Links the two parts of the Italian Riviera.

(4) A major sea port.

(5) Home to top Italian professional football clubs, Genoa and Sampdoria.

(6) Where Christopher Columbus was born in 1451.

(7) Home to Europe’s largest aquarium.

(8) The home of pesto - known as Liguria’s ‘green gold’.

12. Whale Watching.

Its warm waters attracts sperm whales and dolphins to the area.

13. The Christ of the Abyss.

Since 1954, this bronze statue sits in about 20 metres of seawater, off the coast of San Fruttuoso, near Portofino.

14. Food and Wine.

Famous for its pesto sauce, with basil and pine nuts as its ingredients, the use of tomatoes, garlic and olive oil makes the region a showcase for typical Italian cuisine.

Various wines of the region are the red Ormeasco and Rossese, and the white Vermentino and Pigato.

14 interesting and helpful facts about Liguria in Italy.

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