Sightseeing tips

   Sightseeing in Livorno

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Interested in the best Livorno sights? One of the best and most relaxing ways to see Livorno and to understand the layout of the city is to take a boat trip along the canals. The tour, with commentary, offers an interesting perspective of the city and takes you round the Fosso Reale ('royal canal'), past the Fortezza Nuova ('new fortress') and right under the Piazza della Repubblica, previously called 'Il Voltone' or the 'big bridge' which is effectively what it is.

Tourist attractions & sights

Away from the shops and the busy streets of the town centre, the Venezia district offers a glimpse of historic Livorno as it was in the 17th and 18th centuries, when the port was developing as one of the most important in the Mediterranean and the new city was inhabited by many foreign communities who set up business here. The area is quiet during the daytime and comes alive in the evening when the many bars and restaurants are open for business.

Livorno other attractions

During the summer the outside nightlife becomes bigger and it turns into the biggest event of the city: Effetto Venezia, a street festival along the Venezia quarter. The first edition of the festival took place in 1986, it was organized to shine a better light on the Venezian part of Livorno. It has been getting bigger and bigger over the years, and nowadays it’s a must-see festival! There are lots of musical performances, exhibitions, debates, street artists, etc. This festival shows a wide range of artists, some well known, others just starting out, but always very talented. Enjoy the show, together with the locals and the tourists.

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