The “Rock Villages” of Western Liguria Part One [51]
Known primarily for its fishing and resort villages such as the Cinque Terre and Portofino, the “Riviera” leaves out of its name the pleated, mountainous interior of the Liguria region. It covers nine-tenths of Liguria’s territory. There are no casinos or luxury yacht marinas here: this is a vertical landscape abounding in unsung secret spots: leafy valleys, Apennine nature reserves of astonishing beauty and dozens of perched villages such as Perinaldo, Baiardo and Apricale.
Museo di Palazzo Reale Genoa [55]
Check out how the privileged folks lived in Genoa’s golden ago with a museum not so far from the train station in Genoa.
Genoa’s Port and Medieval Alleys [104]
Genoa was made to be seen from the Mediterranean and entered by sea. The best way to arrive is to take a ferry boat ride from the harbor or arrive by cruise ship. The second best way is to walk from Porto Antico—the old harbor—to the end of the piers or the Lanterna, a lighthouse that’s about 800 years old.
Look back at old Genoa and be amazed.
The “Rock Villages” of Western Liguria Part Two [39]
British travelers of the mid-1700s doing the Grand Tour in Italy “discovered” Italian Riviera redoubts such as Perinaldo, dubbing them “Rock Villages,” largely because they are hewn out of the mountainsides and blend into them.
Map of Liguria Italy Provinces and Cities [237]
A map and travel guide to Liguria, showing the popular places to go on the Italian Riviera, from Genoa to the Cinque Terre.
Savona Province Map & Guide [123]
The Savona province of the region of Liguria offers some interesting opportunities for travelers, from a geopark with monastery to the wonders in the less touristed town of Noli.
