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GOLFO DEI POETI - CINQUE TERRE
CRUISE TERMINAL
PORT OF LA SPEZIA
W I T H I TA LY A L L-A R O U N D
PORT OF LA SPEZIA
LA SPEZIA: A NEW OPPORTUNITY
FOR MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES
La Spezia is located in Liguria and is the capital city of a province blessed
by its position at the centre of one of the deepest and best protected
natural harbours on the Italian coast, in a rich and diverse area. The area
offers natural, cultural, wine and gastronomical activities which can satisfy
the expectations and tastes of even the most demanding traveller.
The wonders of the area’s natural surroundings include: the Cinque Terre
National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the Regional Nature Park of
Porto Venere, which includes the Palmaria islands, Tino and Tinetto and the
Protected Marine Area; and the Montemarcello-Magra Regional Nature
Park. The Val di Magra, Val di Vara and Lunigiana are green oases with a
scattering of small towns and medieval villages: Sarzana with its antiques
shops and markets; Varese Ligure, the high temple of opera and Pontremoli,
the “Bookshop City”. A glorious past re-emerges at the archaeological site
of Luni, at the foot of the Apuan Alps, famous throughout the world for the
white marble quarries of Carrara, which are also within easy reach. The
“Golfo dei Poeti” (Gulf of the Poets) has, throughout the centuries, attracted
notable writers and poets: from Mary and Percy Shelley, Lord Byron and
D.H. Lawrence through to Marinetti, Pavese and Sereni.
Convenient ferries make it possible to travel quickly from the waterfront
of La Spezia to the beaches and cliffs of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia,
Vernazza, Monterosso, Porto Venere (also a UNESCO World Heritage Site),
the isles of the archipelago and Lerici, another charming pearl of the Gulf,
with its medieval castle, now a museum. Not far away lie the most important
centres of Italian art: Pisa, Florence, Lucca, Parma and Genoa are all about
an hour away while Versilia, Forte dei Marmi and Portofino can all be
reached in just over half an hour. But the cultural heritage of La Spezia itself
is also rich and original: the “U. Formentini” Archaeological Museum, the
“Amedeo Lia” Museum of ancient and modern art, the Centre for Modern
and Contemporary Art, the Naval Technical Museum, the “Museo del Sigillo”
(museum of the seal), the Ethnographic Museum and the Diocesan Museum
are all concentrated together in the old town with its Liberty mansions,
shops, bars, markets, pedestrian routes, nineteenth-century gardens and
promenade.
Not to forget the Military Arsenal, inaugurated in 1869. Convinced of the
strength of these attractions, and in the certainty that La Spezia may justly
present itself as a candidate for a front-line role in the cruise sector, the
Port Authority made the decision to embark upon a number of ambitious
projects, which started some years ago with a contest for ideas for the redesign/rezoning of the waterfront. The new quay for cruise ships is at an
advanced stage and work is also taking place on the new sea station.
When both structures will be completed, La Spezia’s quays will be able to
simultaneously host two big vessels.
However, starting from 2013, these ships may count on a dedicated
mooring in the commercial port, the western quay of the Garibaldi pier and
a terminal for the reception of passengers.
The new wharf will be an extended triangular-shaped island with two
quays, 393 and 339 metres in length, equipped with power supply systems
(shore supply). Located in the middle of the wharf, the sea station, used for
passenger embarkation/disembarkation, will also house businesses and
services which will function throughout the year and will be built using
eco-compatible structural elements and environmentally sustainable design
solutions.
The new terminal will be designed to fit in completely with the rest of the
waterfront and the town centre. It will thus be much easier in the future for
cruise passengers to mix in with the locals and experience the atmosphere
of a small but lively and interesting Mediterranean city.
SEE YOU SOON IN LA SPEZIA!
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CRUISE TERMINAL
PORT OF LA SPEZIA
MARANELLO
PARMA
FLORENCE
GENOA
LUCCA
PORTOFINO
CINQUE
TERRE
SARZANA
PORTO
VENERE
LERICI
LA SPEZIA
CARRARA
PISA
APPENNINO TOSCO-EMILIANO
NATIONAL PARK
FRIGNANO
REGIONAL PARK
CENTO LAGHI
PARK
ALPI APUANE
REGIONAL PARK
MONTEMARCELLO-MAGRA
REGIONAL NATURAL PARK
PORTO VENERE
REGIONAL NATURAL PARK
CINQUE TERRE
NATIONAL PARK
AND PROTECTED
MARINE AREA
LA SPEZIA
CRUISE TERMINAL
PORT OF LA SPEZIA
LA SPEZIA
At the head of a wonderful gulf beloved by poets
and statesmen – among these Napoleone the
emperor – La Spezia is the second centre in the
Liguria region after Genoa. It is one of the main
Italian military and commercial harbours,
important for its museums, the biennial Festa
della Marineria, the traditional Palio del Golfo, as
well as for the railway and boat links with Cinque
Terre. It experienced extraordinary development
after 1861 when the great Arsenal of the Royal
Navy was built here. After the extensive damage
suffered by the city during the World War II, its
port became the point of departure for the
survivors of the Nazi camps, so many that on
Israeli maps La Spezia is called the Door to Zion.
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The Ligurian influence is
still visible in the urban
layout of the city as well
as in the types of
buildings and
decorations. It can be
seen by going along the
carrugio, the narrow
street dividing the Old
Town into two, called Via
del Prione, taking its
name from a large stone,
in local dialect in fact
prione, from where
public announcements
were read.
Of great interest is the
Castle of San Giorgio
that hosts important
archaeological
collections dating from
stelae statues, belonging
to the Copper and Iron
Ages, to findings from
the ancient Roman
colony of Luni.
You should see the
Amedeo Lia Museum
of ancient, medieval and
modern art, and the
Technical Naval Museum,
hosted in the great
Arsenal of the Italian
Navy.
In Sant'Agostino Square,
in the heart of the Old
Town, you can enjoy a
cappuccino and
croissant in front of the
noble building where
Virginia Oldoini, the
divine Countess of
Castiglione, lived.
Walking in the streets of
La Spezia you can taste
Focaccia, a traditional
Ligurian baked bread,
and Farinata, a sort of
thin, unleavened crêpe of
chickpea flour. A real
treat for the palate is
tasting them together: in
many pizzerias the
Farinata is served also
stuffed into Focaccia.
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The Palio del Golfo has its
roots in the maritime
culture of the people of
this area and takes place
every year on the first
Sunday of August in the
waters off the promenade
of La Spezia. It is primarily
a rowing contest between
thirteen boats – each one
under the colors of a
different sea village of the
Gulf – handmade by local
artisans with unique
features that make them
faster and more agile.
The Festa della Marineria
is an important biennial
event that takes place in
La Spezia, dedicated to
the culture of the sea in
all its aspects. The
festival – whose first
edition was organized in
2009 – lasts four days in
its classic format and
offers a great program,
all right in front of the
sea and just a few meters
from the center of the
town. The 2013 edition
included the great Tall
Ships Regatta as the
main attraction.
CINQUE TERRE
Over the centuries, people have carefully built terraces on the rugged,
steep landscape right up to the cliffs that overlook the sea. Paths, trains
and boats connect five villages, and cars cannot reach them from the
outside. In our times the Cinque Terre (Five Lands), a sharp portion of
coast on the Italian Riviera west of the city of La Spezia, are well-known
worldwide and are a popular tourist destination.
The coastline, the five villages – Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia,
Vernazza and Monterosso – and the surrounding hillsides are
all part of the Cinque Terre National Park and, together
with Porto Venere and the Islands of its archipelago, a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 1998, the Italian
Ministry for the Environment set up a protected
natural Marine Area here to protect the
natural environment and to promote
socio-economical development
compatible with the natural
landscape of the area.
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Porto Venere, Cinque Terre
and the Islands
Site inscribed on the
World Heritage List on 1997
Have you ever heard of a
rare and precious wine
curiously called
Sciachetrà? It is a sweet
wine, produced only here
in very small quantities
and is a trading symbol
of these lands, made
from the fermentation of
grapes left to dry on
trellises under the sun.
The grapes of the Cinque
Terre are used to
produce two locally
made wines: the
Sciachetrà and the
eponymous white Cinque
Terre, both made using
Bosco, Albarola, and
Vermentino grapes.
These wines – together
with Grappa and
Limoncello – are
produced by the
Cooperativa Agricoltura
delle Cinque Terre and
other DOC producers.
The trail connecting
Riomaggiore to Manarola
is called the Via
dell'Amore (Love Path). It
is a protected path,
overlooking the sea and
wheelchair-friendly. The
stretch from Manarola to
Corniglia is the easiest to
hike, although it finishes
with a climb of 368 steps.
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On the table of the five
coastal villages you can
taste the typical dishes
of the Ligurian cuisine:
the Genovese Pasta al
Pesto and especially the
fish dishes, with some
local specialties such as
the famous anchovies
from Monterosso. Known
as pesce azzurro (blue
fish) for the beautiful
silvery color, the
anchovies are one of the
most fished in our sea
and, therefore, one of the
most consumed and
exported.
Even the American
director Martin Scorsese
has been seduced by this
wonderful landscape.
Some shooting in his
latest movie, The Wolf of
Wall Street, were filmed
between Portofino and
Vernazza.
Other particular
productions in the area
are olive oil, honey and
lemons. This last goes
into making a typical
jam, as well as other
kinds of products, such
as olive oil soap flavored
with citrus fruits.
In addition, the Cinque
Terre have been the
refuge and inspiration for
many writers, from Dante
to the Nobel Prize winner
Eugenio Montale.
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There are two main paths
that reach and cross this
territory. The first is the
ridge trail number 1,
known as Alta Via delle
Cinque Terre. This
ancient trail runs along
the watershed that
separates the coast from
the valley of Vara river.
Then there is the coastal
path number 2, known as
the Blue Trail, which
connects Levanto to
Porto Venere through all
the villages. In the
section between
Riomaggiore and
Manarola it takes name
of the famous Love Path.
In the tourist season a
scheduled boat service
runs regularly from the
villages of Monterosso,
Vernazza, Manarola and
Riomaggiore to Porto
Venere, which is
connected with La
Spezia and Lerici, and
with the other towns of
the Riviera di Levante.
Corniglia, on the other
hand, does not have a
landing point, having no
access to the sea.
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PORTO VENERE
Porto Venere is a town and municipality located on the extreme west side
of the Gulf of La Spezia. It comprises the villages of Fezzano and Le
Grazie, and the three islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto. In 1997 Porto
Venere and the villages of Cinque Terre were designated by UNESCO as a
World Heritage Site.
The ancient Portus Veneris is believed to date back to at least the middle
of the 1st century BC. It has been said that the name refers to a temple to
the goddess Venus which was situated on the promontory where the
church of Peter the Apostle now stands. The name has also been linked to
that of the hermit Saint Venerius. In Roman times the city was essentially
a fishing community.
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Byron's Grotto (formerly
Cala dell’Arpaia), so
named in honor of the
British poet Lord Byron
who, during his stay in
the Gulf of La Spezia
(1822), meditated here
and drew inspiration
from this place for his
literary works. Also, a
plaque commemorates
his famous enterprise,
when he defied the
waves by swimming
across the Gulf to visit
his friend Shelley in
Lerici.
In Porto Venere you must
see: the Gothic Church of
St. Peter, consecrated in
1198, built over a preexisting 5th century
Palaeo-Christian church;
the Romanesque church
of St. Lawrence, erected
in 1098 by the Genoese,
that probably occupies
the site of an ancient
temple dedicated to
Jupiter; the Doria Castle
with its walls that
encompass the historic
center.
At the end of the Porto
Venere peninsula there
are three small islands:
Palmaria, Tino and
Tinetto. Only Palmaria,
which lies directly
opposite the village of
Porto Venere beyond a
narrow strait, is partially
inhabited.
St. Venerius, patron of
the Gulf of La Spezia and
of lighthouse keepers of
Italy, is celebrated on
September 13 on the
island of Tino.
The cross of St. George,
a symbol of the
community of Porto
Venere, represents the
secular alliance of the
village with the ancient
Republic of Genoa.
Popular local foods, like
Trenette al Pesto, probably
the most iconic among
Genoese foods, are the
result of that influence.
Pesto sauce is prepared
with fresh basil, pine nuts,
grated Pecorino Sardo
and Parmesan cheeses,
garlic and extra-virgin
olive oil ground together.
According to tradition it
is served with potatoes
and green beans.
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LERICI
Lerici is a town and municipality in the province of La Spezia, part of the
Italian Riviera. One of the main sights of Lerici is its famous Castle which,
since its first founding in 1152, was used to help control the entrance of
the Gulf of La Spezia. Today the Castle contains a museum of
palaeontology. The town is connected by ferry to La Spezia, the Cinque
Terre and Porto Venere.
English writers Percy
Bysshe Shelley and his
wife Mary Shelley lived
here in an isolated old
boat house and
anchored their sailing
boat in Lerici. Their
closest neighbours were
the villagers of the tiny
hamlet of San Terenzo.
Percy Bysshe Shelley was
drowned on July 8, 1822
in the Bay of La Spezia,
returning to Lerici from a
journey to Leghorn and
Pisa. The popularity of
Lerici with the Shelleys
and with their wellknown friend Lord Byron
earned the bay its title of
Golfo dei Poeti, the
Poets' Bay.
The many restaurants in
Lerici will serve you
delicious Frittura Mista
(or di Paranza), made
with many varieties of
fried seafood served hot.
In the Gulf of La Spezia,
where the tradition of
mussel cultivation dates
back to the late 1800s,
the local term to indicate
mussels is Muscoli
(muscles). You can try
them in different ways: a
typical dish of this
territory is Muscoli Ripieni
(stuffed mussels).
If you happen to be in
Lerici in September, do
not miss "Mytiliade", an
event dedicated to
everything about mussels.
The history of Lerici is
closely interlaced with
that of the Italian
navigation. Commander
Francesco Tarabotto,
who lead the Italian liner
“Rex” across the Atlantic
to conquer the Blue
Riband in 1933, was from
the town of Lerici.
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Another traditional local
dish is Polpo con Patate:
cooked octopus and
potatoes, sprinkled
generously with fresh
chopped parsley, salt and
good extra-virgin olive
oil. Taste it warm or cold,
adding lemon juice if you
want.
Near Lerici you can
discover beautiful
beaches and small coves:
San Terenzo, Venere
Azzurra, Fiascherino. At
the extreme east of the
Gulf make sure to visit
the ancient village of
Tellaro with its church
overlooking the sea.
Spaghetti alle Vongole
(spaghetti with clams) is
one of the most famous
and popular dishes of the
Italian maritime culinary
tradition. You should try
this real treat in front of
the sea.
SARZANA
The position of Sarzana, at the boundary
between Etruria and Liguria in Roman times,
gave it military importance in the Middle Ages.
The first mention of the city is from 983; in 1202
the episcopal see was transferred here from
ancient Luni, 5 km southeast.
The town was the birthplace of Pope Nicholas V
in 1397, and, owing to its position, changed
masters more than once, belonging first to Pisa,
then to Florence, then to Genoa.
Founded by the Romans
in 177 BC at the mouth of
the Magra river, the town
of Luni was a military
stronghold for the
campaigns against the
Ligures. It gives its name
to the Lunigiana territory.
Points of interest include
the remains of the
elliptical Roman
amphitheatre (1st
century AD) and the
Archaeological Museum.
A branch of a family
which had acquired the
name of Buonaparte, had
settled near Sarzana
before 1264. In 1512 a
member of the family
permanently took up
residence in Ajaccio
(Corsica island)
and become a direct
ancestor of the
emperor Napoleon.
The many changes in its
history left Sarzana an
important architectural
heritage: the
conspicuous fortress,
which remains a focus of
attraction; the former
citadel, built by the
Pisans, demolished and
re-erected by Lorenzo
de’ Medici; the Castle on
the hill of Sarzanello,
built by the condottiero
Castruccio Castracani,
that was later a
residence of the bishops
of Luni; the noteworthy
Cathedral of white
marble in Gothic style,
dating from 1355 and
completed in 1474; the
Pieve of Sant’Andrea,
dating to the 10th-11th
centuries; the Church of
San Francesco,
documented from 1238
and, according to
tradition, founded by St.
Francis of Assisi himself.
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In Castelnuovo Magra, a
village on the hillside of
Sarzana, sits the head of
the Enoteca Regionale
della Liguria, the
permanent exhibition of
Ligurian wines, housed in
the cellars of a XVI
century building.
Don’t leave Sarzana
without first having
tasted its most celebrated
sweet with an old
tradition, the Spongata,
especially popular during
the holiday season. Its
crispy shell hides inside a
precious stuffing rich in
honey and a variety of
dried and candied fruit.
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CARRARA
Since ancient times, the renown name of Carrara is inseparably associated
with its marble. There were known settlements in the area as early as the
9th century BC, when the Apuan Ligures lived in the region. Carrara has
been linked with the process of quarrying and carving marble since the
Roman Age, after their conquest of Liguria in the early 2nd century BC.
The town originated from the borough built to house workers in the
quarries. Marble was exported from the nearby harbour of Luni at the
mouth of the Magra river.
In Carrara don’t miss a
visit to Piazza Alberica,
the Duomo (12th
century), and the Ducal
Palace (also known as
Palazzo Cybo Malaspina,
16th century), now the
headquarter of the Fine
Arts Academy where
several ancient Roman
findings are displayed.
The hike from Carrara to
the marble quarries is
very fascinating, where
the landscape is crossed
by the ancient route
(1876) of the now
abandoned railway, used
for the transport of
Carrara marble from the
quarries to the sea.
The Pantheon and
Trajan's Column in Rome
– as well as many
sculptures from the
Renaissance – were
carved from Carrara
marble. Michelangelo
came here personally to
select the blocks with
which to build his
masterpieces.
While in the hamlet of
Colonnata, you can taste
a well-known delicacy,
Lardo, made by curing
strips of fatback with
rosemary and other
herbs and spices.
Traditionally, it is cured
for months in basins
made of local marble.
The city has academies of
sculpture and fine arts, a
museum of statuaries and
antiquities and an annual
marble technology fair.
The local marble is
exported around the
world, and marble from
elsewhere is also
fashioned and sculpted
commercially here.
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Florence is the birthplace
of Dante and houses
masterpieces by Giotto,
Michelangelo, Leonardo
da Vinci and Donatello.
It is considered the cradle
of the Renaissance, and
has been called the
Athens of the Middle
Ages.
FLORENCE
Trying to describe in a few words the city of Florence and its invaluable
treasure of art is a very difficult task. The historic centre of Florence
attracts millions of tourists each year. Due to its history and culture, its
artistic and architectural heritage, it is considered one of the most
beautiful cities in the world. In 1982 it was declared a World Heritage Site
by UNESCO. It has been calculated that 30% of the most important works
of art in the world is here. The city contains well-known museums and art
galleries, such as the Uffizi Gallery and the Pitti Palace, amongst others,
and is a landmark in Italian fashion, cuisine, craftsmanship, and lifestyle.
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The works of art
produced in its heyday,
such as the Venus by
Botticelli, over the course
of time have become
very popular icons,
synonymous of beauty
all over the world.
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There is not only the
Uffizi Gallery to visit. The
Galleria dell'Accademia
houses a Michelangelo
collection, including the
David. The Bargello is
specialized in sculpture
works. Palazzo Pitti
contains several works by
Raphael and Titian.
Perhaps the best-known
site in the city is Santa
Maria del Fiore, known as
The Duomo (Dome),
which was built by
Filippo Brunelleschi. The
nearby Campanile (partly
designed by Giotto) and
the Baptistery buildings
are also highlights.
The Arno river, which
cuts through the old part
of the city, is as much a
character in Florentine
history. One bridge in
particular stands out –
the Ponte Vecchio (Old
Bridge), whose most
striking feature is the
multitude of shops built
upon its edges, held up
by stilts. The bridge also
carries Vasari's elevated
corridor linking the Uffizi
to the Medici residence
(Palazzo Pitti). It is the
only bridge in the city to
have survived World War
II intact.
The Uffizi is located at
the corner of Piazza della
Signoria, a site important
for being the centre of
Florence's civil life and
government for
centuries. The Palazzo
della Signoria facing it is
still home to the
municipal government.
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Florence is well-known for
the elegance of its cafes
and tea rooms and it is
considered the birthplace
of the modern fashion
industry in Italy. The city
has served as the home of
the Salvatore Ferragamo
company since 1928.
Gucci, Roberto Cavalli,
and Emilio Pucci are also
headquartered here.
Others, such as Prada and
Chanel, have large offices
and stores in the city.
Florence's main upscale
shopping street is Via de'
Tornabuoni, where major
luxury fashion houses and
jewelry labels, such as
Armani and Bulgari, have
their elegant boutiques.
The city is also the
charming setting for the
characters in A Room
with a View, the awardwinning British romance
drama directed by James
Ivory. The film is based
on E. M. Forster's 1908
novel of the same name.
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There are loads of
choices for a quick meal
in Florence. Like
anywhere in Italy, the city
offers great take-out.
You can try the many
Fiaschetterie, traditional
wine bars named for the
fiaschi, straw-bottomed
flasks in which Tuscan
The majority of dishes in
Florentine cuisine are
based on meat. Antipasti
include Crostini Toscani,
sliced rounds of the
typically saltless Tuscan
bread topped with a
chicken liver-based pâté.
But you can also taste its
soups, the Ribollita and
the Pappa al Pomodoro,
or the fresh vegetable
salad called Panzanella
that is served mainly in
summer.
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The Bistecca alla
Fiorentina is a large (the
customary size should
weigh around 1,200
grams – 40 oz.) T-bone
steak of renowned
Chianina beef cooked
over hot charcoal and
served very rare, Its more
recently derived version,
the Tagliata, is sliced rare
beef served on a bed of
arugula, often with slices
of Parmesan cheese on
top. Most of these
courses are generally
served with local extravirgin olive oil, also a
prime product enjoying a
worldwide reputation.
wines were once
delivered from the
vineyards.
For a true Florentine
experience, try the
sandwich stuffed with
boiled tripe called
Lampredotto.
Florence is one of the
great wine-growing
regions in the world. The
Chianti area is just south
of the city, and its
Sangiovese grapes figure
prominently not only in
its Chianti Classico wines
but also in many of the
more recently developed
Supertuscan blends.
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PISA
The origin of the name Pisa is a mystery and the
provenance of the city was unknown for
centuries. According to legend it was founded
by some mythical Trojan refugees from a
homonymous Greek city. Virgil, in his Aeneid,
states that it was already a great center by the
times described. Recent discoveries confirm its
Etruscan origins. The power of Pisa began to
grow and reached its apex in the 11th century
when it acquired traditional fame as one of the
four main historical Maritime Republics of Italy
(Repubbliche Marinare). The charm of its great
past is perceptible everywhere. Its Leaning
Tower is a world-famous monument and its
historic and artistic beauty make Pisa a tourist
destination par excellence.
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Piazza del Duomo, Pisa
The Leaning Tower is one
of many works of art and
architecture in the city's
Piazza del Duomo, also
known as Piazza dei
Miracoli (Square of
Miracles). The Piazza also
houses the Cathedral, the
Baptistry and the Campo
Santo (the monumental
cemetery).
Among other interesting
sights there is also the
Piazza dei Cavalieri
(Knights' Square), where
the Palazzo della
Carovana, with its
impressive façade
designed by Giorgio
Vasari, may be seen.
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Extending from the
Tyrrhenian Sea to the
Monti Pisani, the local
cuisine varies
considerably. Traditional
recipes are based on fish
(Stoccafisso, Trippa) and
meat (Tagliata di
Mucco). To the delight of
vegetarians, displayed
on the tables of Pisa are
San Miniato truffles,
Santa Maria a Monte
potatoes, Lari cherries
and Cecina, made with
chickpea flour (the same
recipe of Farinata in La
Spezia). To end on a
sweet note you can taste
the Torta co’ Bischeri
while drinking the
fortified Vin Santo.
The Luminara di San
Ranieri, which takes place
every year on the eve of
June 16 to celebrate the
patron saint of the city, is
particularly striking due
to the reflection of the
myriad of flickering lights
in the waters of the Arno
river.
In Pisa there is a strong
youth presence thanks to
a number of prestigious
educational institutions:
the University of Pisa, the
Scuola Superiore
Sant'Anna and the Scuola
Normale Superiore, this
latter attended by the
elite.
Pisa offers solutions for
all tastes and all budgets,
from restaurants to the
traditional Osterie (wine
taverns). A Bruschetta is
a wonderful way to
capture the flavors of
ripe summer tomatoes,
fresh garden basil, extravirgin olive oil and garlic.
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LUCCA
Lucca was founded by the Etruscans on a pre-existing Ligurian
settlement and became a Roman colony in 180 BC. The
rectangular grid of its historical centre preserves the Roman
street plan, and Piazza San Michele occupies the site of the
ancient forum. The form and traces of the amphitheatre can still
be seen in the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro. Before the Napoleonic
conquest, Lucca had been the second largest Italian city state
(after Venice) with a republican constitution (Comune) to remain
independent over the centuries.
The Piazza dell’Anfiteatro
is an elliptical square
born in the Middle Ages
on the ruins of the
ancient Roman
amphitheatre (2nd
century BC). The revival
of the ancient urban
structure was decided in
the 19th century.
There are many richly
built churches here, a few
as old as the 8th century:
the Duomo of San
Martino, the Church of
San Michele in Foro, the
Romanesque church of
San Giusto, the Basilica of
San Frediano, and the
Church of Sant'Alessandro.
In the Duomo of San
Martino (the Cathedral of
the city) do not miss a
chance to visit the
sarcophagus of Ilaria del
Carretto, an enchanting
sculptural work in marble
by Jacopo della Quercia
(1406-1408).
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Historic cafes and
restaurants tempt
visitors to relax over a
glass or two of Lucchesi
wine with a slow
progression of rustic
dishes prepared using
fresh produce from the
nearby Garfagnana.
The famous Renaissanceera city walls around the
Old Town remained intact
as the city expanded and
modernized. Today the
Passeggiata delle Mura is
a wonderful pedestrian
promenade, the perfect
starting point to explore
the city by foot.
Spelt is the most ancient
type of wheat.
Here it is used for a soup
made from Borlotti
beans, herbs (celery,
onion, garlic, sage and
marjoram), rind of ham
and, of course, extravirgin olive oil from the
hills of Lucca.
The Guinigi Tower,
donated to the local
government by the
descendents of the noble
Guinigi family, is one of
the few remaining towers
within the city walls.
Its main characteristic is
its hanging garden on
the top.
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59
PARMA
Parma is an important city in the region of Emilia-Romagna, former
capital of the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza (1545-1859) and home of the
University of Parma, one of the oldest universities in the world. It is
famous worldwide for its food and rich gastronomical tradition – in 2004
Parma was appointed the seat of the European Food Safety Authority
(EFSA) – as well as for its passion for music, its art and architecture, and
its surrounding countryside.
Parma is a real temple of
gastronomy. Its territory
is the birthplace and the
production area of
Parmigiano Reggiano
cheese (the true, original
Parmesan, also produced
in the province of Reggio
Emilia) and Prosciutto di
Parma (dry-cured Parma
ham). The city also
claims several kinds of
stuffed pasta dishes like
Tortelli d'erbetta and
Anolini in broth.
Recognized icons of the
city are Mannerist painter
Parmigianino, preeminent
composer Giuseppe
Verdi and acclaimed
conductor Arturo
Toscanini. Parma is proud
of its prestigious venues
for music, like the Teatro
Regio opera house and
the Teatro Farnese, a 17th
century jewel built totally
in wood.
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MARANELLO
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Here the dreams and passion of one man
became epos. Here one of the most celebrated
brands worldwide was born. Here the most
attractive cars in the universe continue to be
manufactured. This is the birthplace of the black
prancing horse, the temple for all the disciples
of the red legend. Welcome to Maranello, the
home town of Ferrari.
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United Nations
Enzo Ferrari, the father
of the brand, founded
the company in 1947.
Throughout its history,
the image and the
production of vehicles,
from racing cars to road
cars, have garnered
popularity all over the
world.
Maranello is not far from
Modena, where you can
admire its celebrated
Piazza Grande (Big
Square), the architectural
masterpiece which is
dominated by the
Cathedral and the Torre
Civica. While in Modena,
don’t miss a chance to
take a break for a glass of
Lambrusco wine and to
taste Tortellini, the city's
contribution to the Italian
pasta culture. Modena is
also well known in culinary
circles for its production
of balsamic vinegar.
Museo Ferrari, located
close to the Ferrari
factory in Maranello,
displays cars, trophies,
photographs and other
historical objects related
to the Italian motor
racing industry.
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Cathedral, Torre Civica
and Piazza Grande, Modena
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