Liguria
Art, History & Archaeology Sites & Museums

Liguria is a narrow, arc of coast land that runs from France in the west to Tuscany in the east. Bordered by the Alps and Apennine mountains to the north and 350 km of coastline to the south. The area has a deep maritime heritage; Genoa, the capital, is better known as the home of Christopher Columbus. Dramatic seaside towns, including the five that make up the picturesque Cinque Terre, and local cuisine, pesto sauce originates here, have been attracting visitors for a long time. The four provinces that make up the region are Genoa, Imperia, La Spezia and Savona.