Things to Do in Liguria

There are 33 attractions in Liguria. Cinque Terre, coastal string of five fishing villages with terraces, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Cinque Terre
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Cinque Terre
Coastal string of five fishing villages with terraces
Area
Aquarium of Genoa
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Aquarium of Genoa
Large Mediterranean aquarium with diverse marine exhibits
Zoo
Palazzo Reale (Genoa)
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Palazzo Reale (Genoa)
Historic Genoa palace housing art collections and grand rooms
Historical Site
Palazzo Rosso
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Palazzo Rosso
Baroque palace housing prominent Genoese art collections
Museum
Giacomo Doria Museum of Natural History
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Giacomo Doria Museum of Natural History
Natural history museum with zoological and botanical collections
Museum
Lighthouse of Genoa
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Lighthouse of Genoa
Historic Lanterna lighthouse and Genoa city symbol
Museum
Stadio Luigi Ferraris
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Stadio Luigi Ferraris
Historic Genoa football stadium hosting Sampdoria and Genoa
Stadium
Tino (island)
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Tino (island)
Small private island near the Ligurian coast
Island
Palmaria (island)
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Palmaria (island)
Island in the Gulf of La Spezia with trails
Island
Genoa Cathedral
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Genoa Cathedral
Medieval cathedral in Genoa noted for striped facade
Church
Doge's Palace, Genoa
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Doge's Palace, Genoa
Historic Genoese palace and former seat of government
Museum
Christ of the Abyss
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Christ of the Abyss
Submerged bronze Christ statue in Ligurian waters
Monument
Luna (Etruria)
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Luna (Etruria)
Ancient Etruscan-Roman city near the Ligurian coast
Archaeological Site
Cinque Terre National Park
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Cinque Terre National Park
Coastal national park of terraced villages and cliffs
National Park
Teatro Carlo Felice
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Teatro Carlo Felice
Historic Genoa opera house and cultural venue
Theater
Bussana Vecchia
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Bussana Vecchia
Ruined medieval village rebuilt by artists
Ruins
Piazza De Ferrari
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Piazza De Ferrari
Central Genoa square dominated by a large fountain
Square
Monte Maggiorasca
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Monte Maggiorasca
Highest Ligurian Apennine summit on regional border
Mountain
Ligurian Apennines
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Ligurian Apennines
Mountain range in Liguria, separating coast from interior
Mountains
Santa Maria Assunta, Genoa
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Santa Maria Assunta, Genoa
Medieval basilica in Genoa dedicated to the Assumption
Church
Palazzo Doria-Tursi
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Palazzo Doria-Tursi
Historic Genoa palace serving as municipal seat and museum
Palace
Bergeggi (island)
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Bergeggi (island)
Small Ligurian island nature reserve near Capo San Donato
Island
Monte Galero
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Monte Galero
Ligurian mountain with long ridge and trails
Mountain
Palazzo San Giorgio
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Palazzo San Giorgio
Medieval Genoese palace, historic maritime administration center
Palace
Santa Maria delle Vigne
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Santa Maria delle Vigne
Historic Genoese church with notable Baroque interior
Church
Monte Penna
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Monte Penna
Mountain straddling Liguria and Emilia, regional landmark
Mountain
San Siro, Genoa
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San Siro, Genoa
Historic Genoese church overlooking the harbor
Church
Sarzana Cathedral
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Sarzana Cathedral
Romanesque-Gothic cathedral in Sarzana, Liguria
Church
Parchi di Nervi
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Parchi di Nervi
Coastal parks with ornate gardens and sea views
Park
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Orto Botanico di Montemarcello
Botanical garden showcasing Ligurian coastal plants
Park
piazza Corvetto
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piazza Corvetto
Central Genoa square with historic surrounding buildings
Square
Genoa: <i>Le Strade Nuove</i> and the system of the<i> Palazzi dei Rolli</i>
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Genoa: <i>Le Strade Nuove</i> and the system of the<i> Palazzi dei Rolli</i>
Renaissance street network with aristocratic palaces for state guests
Historical Site
Portovenere, Cinque Terre, and the Islands (Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto)
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Portovenere, Cinque Terre, and the Islands (Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto)
Coastal towns and islands renowned for dramatic cliffs
Historical Site