Welcome to Wandering Liguria

by James Martin

Wandering Liguria will become your window on to the world of the Ligurian coast, the Italian Riviera and the Cinque Terre.

From small fishing villages to the Palazzi of Genoa, Liguria will be our beat.

genoa palazzo — One of Genoa's mansions, or Palazzi

Welcome to Wandering Liguria originally appeared on WanderingLiguria.com Jul 21, 2011, updated: Dec 07, 2020 © James Martin

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