Liguria is a coastal region of north-western Italy, the third
smallest of the Italian regions. Its capital is Genoa (Genova).
Liguria is divided into four provinces: Genoa, Imperia, La Spezia,
and Savona. Liguria borders France to the west, Piedmont to the
north, and Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany to the east. It lies on the
Ligurian Sea. The narrow strip of land is bordered by the sea, the
Alps, and the Apennines Mountains. Population density in Liguria is
high (almost 300 inhabitants per 2 km (1.24 mi) in 2008). In the
province of Genoa, it reaches almost 500 inhabitants per km2,
whereas in the provinces of Imperia and Savona it is less than 200
inhabitants per km2. The capital Genoa, one of the most important
ports in the Mediterranean and home to Christopher Columbus, was
already a powerful maritime state in the Middle Ages. Today one can
find impressive buildings, elegant mansions, and wonderful churches
all of which bear witness to Liguria's glorious past and which
blend in perfectly with the modern city. In other parts of Liguria,
there are also numerous historical treasures. An intact and
luxuriant Mediterranean vegetation exists in the mountain regions
of Portofino and Cinque Terre. On the other hand, Portovenere is a
small jewel on the Mediterranean coast. Sanremo is one of Italy's
most famous bathing resorts and the place where the annual Italian
pop music festival takes place. The beautiful Benedict Monastery S.
Fruttuoso merits special attention. And needless to say there are
many other important historical monuments to be explored.
Camogli
Camogli
Chivari
Chivari
Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre
Corniglia
Corniglia
Finale Ligure
Finale Ligure
Genoa
Genoa
Genoa
Genoa
Imperia
Imperia
La Spezia
La Spezia
Paraggi
Paraggi
Portofino
Portofino
Portofino
Portovenere
Portovenere
Portovenere
Riomaggiore
Sanremo
Sanremo
Santa Margherita
Savona
Savona
Savona
Vernazza
Vernazza
Ventimiglia
Ventimiglia
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