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The Italian Riviera or Ligurian Riviera ( ; ) is the narrow coastal strip in
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which lies between the Ligurian Sea and the mountain chain formed by the
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and the Apennines. Longitudinally it extends from the border with France and the French Riviera (or ) near Ventimiglia (a former
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post) eastwards to Capo Corvo (also known as Punta Bianca) which marks the eastern end of the Gulf of La Spezia and is close to the regional border between
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and
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. The Italian Riviera thus includes nearly all of the coastline of Liguria. Historically the "Riviera" extended further to the west, through what is now French territory as far as
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. The Italian Riviera crosses all four Ligurian provinces and their capitals
Genoa Genoa ( ; ; ) is a city in and the capital of the Italian region of Liguria, and the sixth-largest city in Italy. As of 2025, 563,947 people live within the city's administrative limits. While its metropolitan city has 818,651 inhabitan ...
, Savona,
Imperia Imperia (; or ) is a coastal city and ''comune'' in the Regions of Italy, region of Liguria, Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Imperia, and historically it was capital of the ''Intemelia'' district of Liguria. Benito Mussolini create ...
and
La Spezia La Spezia (, or ; ; , in the local ) is the capital city of the province of La Spezia and is located at the head of the Gulf of La Spezia in the southern part of the Liguria region of Italy. La Spezia is the second-largest city in the Liguria ...
, with a total length of about 350 km (218 miles). It is customarily divided into a western section, the Ponente Riviera, and an eastern section, the Levante Riviera, the point of division being the apex of the Ligurian arc at Voltri. It has about 1.6 million inhabitants, and most of the population is concentrated within the coastal area. Its mild climate draws an active tourist trade in the numerous coastal
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s, which include Alassio, Bonassola, Bordighera, Camogli, Cinque Terre, Lerici, Levanto, Noli, Portofino,
Porto Venere Porto Venere (; until 1991 ''Portovenere''; ) is a town and ''comune'' (municipality) located on the Ligurian coast of Italy in the province of La Spezia. It comprises the three villages of Fezzano, Le Grazie and Porto Venere, and the three islan ...
, Santa Margherita Ligure, Sanremo, San Fruttuoso, and Sestri Levante. It is also known for its historical association with international celebrity and artistic visitors; writers and poets like Percy Bysshe Shelley,
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, and
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were inspired by the beauty and spirit of Liguria. As a tourist centre, the Italian Riviera benefits from over 300 days of sunshine per year, and is known for its beaches, colourfully painted towns, natural environment, food, and luxury villas and hotels, as well as for its popular resort facilities, major yachting and cruising areas with several marinas, festivals, golf courses, sailing, rock climbing and scenic views of centuries old farmhouses and cottages. Industries are concentrated in and around Genoa, Savona, and along the shores of the Gulf of La Spezia. Genoa and La Spezia are Italy's leading shipyards; La Spezia is Italy's major naval base, and Savona is a major centre of the Italian iron industry. Chemical, textile, and food industries are also important. A number of streets and palaces in the center of Genoa and the Cinque Terre National Park (which includes '' Cinque Terre'', Portovenere, and the islands Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto) are two of Italy's 58 World Heritage Sites.


Overview

The Riviera's centre is
Genoa Genoa ( ; ; ) is a city in and the capital of the Italian region of Liguria, and the sixth-largest city in Italy. As of 2025, 563,947 people live within the city's administrative limits. While its metropolitan city has 818,651 inhabitan ...
, which divides it into two main sections: the Riviera di Ponente ("the coast of the setting sun"), extending westwards from Genoa to the French border; and the Riviera di Levante ("the coast of the rising sun") between Genoa and Capo Corvo. It is known for its mild climate and its reputation for a relaxed way of life, old fishing ports, and landscapes. It has been a popular destination for travellers and tourists since the time of Byron and Percy Shelley. Many villages and towns in the area are internationally known, such as Portofino, Bordighera, Lerici and the Cinque Terre. Many villages of the Italian Riviera are counted among
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("The most beautiful villages of Italy"). The part of the Riviera di Ponente centred on Savona, is called the Riviera delle Palme (the Riviera of palms); the part centred on Sanremo, is the Riviera dei Fiori, after the long-established
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growing industry. Places on or near the Italian Riviera include:


Islands of Liguria

* Bergeggi * Isola Gallinara * Palmaria * Tino * Tinetto * Scola


History


Aquarium

* Aquarium of Genoa, Porto Antico


Main Buildings

* Doge's Palace, Genoa * Palazzo San Giorgio,
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* Palazzo della Regione Liguria,
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites

The Italian Riviera contains the following
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s: * Genoa: Le Strade Nuove and the system of the Palazzi dei Rolli * Portovenere, Cinque Terre, and the Islands ( Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto)


Museums and Galleries

* Treasure Museum of St. Lorenzo Cathedral,
Genoa Genoa ( ; ; ) is a city in and the capital of the Italian region of Liguria, and the sixth-largest city in Italy. As of 2025, 563,947 people live within the city's administrative limits. While its metropolitan city has 818,651 inhabitan ...
* Museum of Sant'Agostino,
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* Museo di Archeologia Ligure,
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* Museo Archeologico del Finale – Convento di Santa Caterina, Finale Ligure * Museo del Clown – Villa Grock,
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* Galleria Nazionale della Liguria, Palazzo Raggio,
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Abbeys, Basilicas, Cathedrals, Churches and Sanctuaries

* San Fruttuoso Abbey, San Fruttuoso, Camogli * Cathedral of San Lorenzo,
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* Santuario di Nostra Signora della Guardia,
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* Basilica di Santa Margherita Vergine e Martire − Santuario di Nostra Signora della Rosa, Santa Margherita Ligure * Santuario di Nostra Signora di Montallegro,
Rapallo Rapallo ( , , ) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Genoa, in the Italy, Italian region of Liguria. As of 2017 it had 29,778 inhabitants. It lies on the Ligurian Sea coast, on the Tigullio Gulf, between Portofino and ...
* Santuario del Bambino Gesù di Praga, Arenzano * Santuario di Nostra Signora di Montenero, Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre * Santuario di Nostra Signora della Salute, Volastra, Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre * Santuario di Nostra Signora delle Grazie, San Bernardino, Vernazza, Cinque Terre * Santuario di Nostra Signora di Reggio, Vernazza, Cinque Terre * Santuario di Nostra Signora di Soviore, Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre * Basilica di Santa Maria di Nazareth, Sestri Levante * Cattedrale di Nostra Signora dell'Orto,
Chiavari Chiavari (; ) is a seaside comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Genoa, in Italy. It has about 28,000 inhabitants. It has a beachside promenade and a marina and is situated near the river Entella (river), Entella. History Pre-Rom ...
* Collegiata di Sant'Ambrogio, Alassio * Cattedrale di San Michele Arcangelo, Albenga * Chiesa di San Pietro,
Porto Venere Porto Venere (; until 1991 ''Portovenere''; ) is a town and ''comune'' (municipality) located on the Ligurian coast of Italy in the province of La Spezia. It comprises the three villages of Fezzano, Le Grazie and Porto Venere, and the three islan ...
* Chiesa del Divo Martino, Portofino * Chiesa di San Giorgio, Portofino


Forts, Towers and castles

* Torre degli Embriaci,
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* Renzo Piano's Torre dei Piloti,
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* Castello Brown, Portofino * Castello San Giorgio, Portofino * Castello di Paraggi, Paraggi * Castello di Santa Margherita Ligure, Santa Margherita Ligure * Castello di Punta Pagana,
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* Castello di Rapallo,
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* Castello di Monte Ursino, Noli * Castello di Lerici, Lerici * Castello di San Terenzo, San Terenzo, Lerici * Castello di Ameglia, Ameglia * Castello Sem Benelli, Zoagli * Castello Türcke,
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* Castello Mackenzie,
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* Castello d'Albertis,
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* Castello della Dragonara, Camogli * Castello di Chiavari,
Chiavari Chiavari (; ) is a seaside comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Genoa, in Italy. It has about 28,000 inhabitants. It has a beachside promenade and a marina and is situated near the river Entella (river), Entella. History Pre-Rom ...
* Castello di San Giorgio,
La Spezia La Spezia (, or ; ; , in the local ) is the capital city of the province of La Spezia and is located at the head of the Gulf of La Spezia in the southern part of the Liguria region of Italy. La Spezia is the second-largest city in the Liguria ...
* Castello di Porto Venere,
Porto Venere Porto Venere (; until 1991 ''Portovenere''; ) is a town and ''comune'' (municipality) located on the Ligurian coast of Italy in the province of La Spezia. It comprises the three villages of Fezzano, Le Grazie and Porto Venere, and the three islan ...
* Fortezza di Sarzanello, Sarzana * Fortezza del Priamar, Savona * Castello di Spotorno, Spotorno * Castello di Andora, Andora * Castelfranco, Finale Ligure * Castel Gavone, Finale Ligure * Castelletto, Finale Ligure * Forte San Giovanni, Finale Ligure * Castello di Albisola, Albisola Superiore


Lighthouses

* La Lanterna,
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* Portofino Lighthouse, Portofino * Capo Mele Lighthouse, Andora


Parks

* Parco naturale regionale di Portovenere * Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre * Parco naturale regionale di Portofino * Parco naturale regionale del Beigua * Parco naturale regionale di Bric Tana * Parco naturale regionale di Piana Crixia * Parco naturale regionale dell'Antola * Parco naturale regionale dell'Aveto * Parco naturale regionale di Montemarcello - Magra * Parco naturale regionale delle Alpi Liguri


Trekking and Hiking

* Alta Via dei Monti Liguri


Caves

* Toirano Caves, Toirano, Savona * Borgio Verezzi Caves, Borgio Verezzi, Savona * Caverna delle Arene Candide, Finale Ligure * Balzi Rossi Caves, Ventimiglia


Gardens

* Giardini Botanici Hanbury, Mortola Inferiore, Ventimiglia,
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. * Giardino all'italiana Cervara Abbey, Santa Margherita Ligure,
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. * Giardini di Villa della Pergola, Alassio,
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. * Giardini Botanici Caneva, Sarzana,
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. * Villa Durazzo-Pallavicini,
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. * Villa Durazzo-Centurione, Santa Margherita Ligure,
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. * Villa Grimaldi Fassio, Nervi,
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. * Villa Saluzzo Serra, Nervi,
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Events and festivals

* Campionato Mondiale di Pesto Genovese al Mortaio * Slow Fish,
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* Carnevalöa - Carnival of Loano * Carnevale di Diano Marina * Barcarolata in Sestri Levante * Sanremo in Fiore - Corso Fiorito - Carnival of Sanremo * Euroflora,
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* Yacht & Garden,
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* Festival Internazionale del Balletto e della Musica in Nervi
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* Festival della Scienza in
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* Genoa International Boat Show * Premio Paganini in
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* Sanremo Music Festival * Rallye Sanremo * Riviera International Film Festival * Milan-Sanremo annual cycling race * Palio Marinaro di San Pietro in Genoa * Regatta of the Historical Marine Republics in
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* Palio del Golfo in
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* The Ocean Race in
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* Regate di Primavera in Portofino *
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cycling race * Mille Miglia in Genoa * Millevele in
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* Vele d' Epoca in
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* Red Bull Cerro Abajo in
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* Trofeo Laigueglia cycling race in Laigueglia * Megacon -
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* Liguria Golf Experience Tour * Golf in Fiore * Golf senza barriere * Aromatica, Diano Marina * Genova Design Week,
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* Festa dello Sport,
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* Festa della Marina Militare Italiana,
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Casino

* Sanremo Casino


Yacht clubs

* Yacht Club Italiano,
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* Yacht Club Tigullio, Santa Margherita Ligure,
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* Yacht Club Rapallo,
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Genoa Genoa ( ; ; ) is a city in and the capital of the Italian region of Liguria, and the sixth-largest city in Italy. As of 2025, 563,947 people live within the city's administrative limits. While its metropolitan city has 818,651 inhabitan ...
* Yacht Club Marina di Loano, Loano, Savona * Yacht Club Imperia,
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* Yacht Club Sanremo, Sanremo,
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Golf clubs

* Sarzana Golf Club, Sarzana,
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* Golf Club Marigola,
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* Circolo Golf e Tennis Rapallo,
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* Garden Golf, Albaro,
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* Cus Genova Golf Quarto Alto,
Genoa Genoa ( ; ; ) is a city in and the capital of the Italian region of Liguria, and the sixth-largest city in Italy. As of 2025, 563,947 people live within the city's administrative limits. While its metropolitan city has 818,651 inhabitan ...
* Golf della Pineta di Arenzano, Arenzano,
Genoa Genoa ( ; ; ) is a city in and the capital of the Italian region of Liguria, and the sixth-largest city in Italy. As of 2025, 563,947 people live within the city's administrative limits. While its metropolitan city has 818,651 inhabitan ...
* Sant´anna Golf Lerca, Cogoleto,
Genoa Genoa ( ; ; ) is a city in and the capital of the Italian region of Liguria, and the sixth-largest city in Italy. As of 2025, 563,947 people live within the city's administrative limits. While its metropolitan city has 818,651 inhabitan ...
* Golf Club La Filanda Carpineto, Albisola Superiore, Savona * Golf Club Garlenda, Garlenda, Savona * Golf Club Castellaro, Castellaro,
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* Golf degli Ulivi Sanremo, Sanremo,
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Scuderia Ferrari clubs

* Scuderia Ferrari Club Rapallo * Scuderia Ferrari Club Portofino


Typical cuisine, food and wine

* Pesto * Trofie al Pesto * Trenette al Pesto * Trenette al Pesto con patate * Trenette al Pesto con patate e fagiolini * Linguine al Pesto * Mandilli al Pesto * Pansoti alla salsa di noci * Ravioli di borragine alla ligure * Ravioli di pesce alla ligure * Ravioli di carne alla genovese * Ravioli alla genovese * Ravioli alla genovese con il sugo di funghi * Focaccia Genovese * Focaccia di Recco (focaccia col formaggio) * Focaccia di Recco con prosciutto crudo di
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* Focaccia con le cipolle * Focaccia con le olive * Focaccia con le patate * Focaccette al formaggio di Sori, Recco, Uscio e Camogli * Focaccia ligure con pomodori e olive taggiasce * Focaccia ligure con pomodori, olive taggiasce e acciughe * Sardenaira di Sanremo * Focaccia Pizzata * Farinata di ceci * Taggiasca olives ( Taggia) * Spumante Bisson Abissi * Sciacchetrà * Pigato * Rossese * Vermentino * Vermentino Colli di Luni * Rosso Colli di Luni


Painters

* Giovanni Andrea Ansaldo (1584–1638) * Bernardo Strozzi (1582–1644) * Gioacchino Assereto (1600–1649) * Giovanni Lorenzo Bertolotto (1640–1721) * Giovan Battista Gaulli (Baciccio) (1639–1709)


Musicians

*
Niccolò Paganini Niccolò (or Nicolò) Paganini (; ; 27 October 178227 May 1840) was an Italian violinist and composer. He was the most celebrated violin virtuoso of his time, and left his mark as one of the pillars of modern violin technique. His 24 Caprices ...
(1782–1840) * Michele Novaro (1818–1885)


Poets and Writers

* Goffredo Mameli (1827–1849) * Mario Novaro (1868–1944) * Ceccardo Roccatagliata Ceccardi (1871–1919) * Pietro Sbarbaro, aka Camillo Sbarbaro (1888–1967) * Eugenio Montale (1896–1981)


Cycling paths

* Albenga - Passo del Ginestro (71 km)
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asphalt * Albenga - pista ciclabile (1 km) cycle path asphalt * Albissola - Ellera - Stella - S.Martino di Stella - Alpicella (19 km)
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asphalt * Albissola - San Martino - Varazze ( ring route) (33 km)
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asphalt * Alessandria (
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) - Passo del Faiallo ( ring route) (133 km)
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asphalt * Arenzano - Cogoleto (3 km) cycle path/ pedestrian path mixed surface * Lerici - Tellaro (7 km)
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asphalt * Diano Marina -
Imperia Imperia (; or ) is a coastal city and ''comune'' in the Regions of Italy, region of Liguria, Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Imperia, and historically it was capital of the ''Intemelia'' district of Liguria. Benito Mussolini create ...
- San Lorenzo al Mare (13 km) cycle path/ pedestrian path asphalt * Pista ciclabile della Riviera Ligure
Imperia Imperia (; or ) is a coastal city and ''comune'' in the Regions of Italy, region of Liguria, Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Imperia, and historically it was capital of the ''Intemelia'' district of Liguria. Benito Mussolini create ...
Oneglia - Ospedaletti (32 km) cycle path/ pedestrian path asphalt


Healthcare

* Sanremo
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Imperia Imperia (; or ) is a coastal city and ''comune'' in the Regions of Italy, region of Liguria, Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Imperia, and historically it was capital of the ''Intemelia'' district of Liguria. Benito Mussolini create ...
Hospital A hospital is a healthcare institution providing patient treatment with specialized Medical Science, health science and auxiliary healthcare staff and medical equipment. The best-known type of hospital is the general hospital, which typically ...
* Santa Maria di Misericordia Hospital, Albenga * Santa Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure * San Paolo Hospital, Savona * La Colletta Hospital, Arenzano * Evangelico Hospital, Voltri,
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* Antero Micone Hospital, Sestri Ponente,
Genoa Genoa ( ; ; ) is a city in and the capital of the Italian region of Liguria, and the sixth-largest city in Italy. As of 2025, 563,947 people live within the city's administrative limits. While its metropolitan city has 818,651 inhabitan ...
* Villa Scassi Hospital, Sampierdarena,
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* Galliera Hospital, Genoa * San Martino Hospital, Genoa * Villa Montallegro Private
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Genoa Genoa ( ; ; ) is a city in and the capital of the Italian region of Liguria, and the sixth-largest city in Italy. As of 2025, 563,947 people live within the city's administrative limits. While its metropolitan city has 818,651 inhabitan ...
* Istituto Giannina Gaslini ( Children's hospital),
Genoa Genoa ( ; ; ) is a city in and the capital of the Italian region of Liguria, and the sixth-largest city in Italy. As of 2025, 563,947 people live within the city's administrative limits. While its metropolitan city has 818,651 inhabitan ...
* Sant'Antonio Hospital, Recco *
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* Sestri Levante
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* Sant'Andrea Hospital, La Spezia


Airports

* Aeroporto di Genova "Cristoforo Colombo" * Riviera Airport, Villanova d'Albenga


Hotels

* Hotel Splendido, Portofino * Imperiale Palace Hotel, Santa Margherita Ligure * Grand Hotel Miramare, Santa Margherita Ligure * Villa Gelsomino, Santa Margherita Ligure * Grand Hotel Arenzano, Arenzano * Hotel Portofino Kulm, Ruta, Camogli


Firefighters

* Direzione Regionale VV.F. Liguria ** Comando VV.F. di Genova *** Distaccamento Aeroportuale di Genova - Aeroporto C. Colombo *** Distaccamento Cittadino Bolzaneto *** Distaccamento Cittadino Genova Est "Mario Meloncelli" *** Distaccamento Cittadino Multedo *** Distaccamento di Busalla *** Distaccamento di Chiavari *** Distaccamento di Rapallo *** Distaccamento Portuale di Genova Gadda *** Distaccamento Portuale di Genova Multedo *** Nucleo Sommozzatori di Genova *** Reparto Volo di Genova ** Comando VV.F. di Savona *** Distaccamento Aeroportuale di Villanova *** Distaccamento di Albenga *** Distaccamento di Cairo Montenotte *** Distaccamento di Finale Ligure *** Distaccamento di Varazze *** Distaccamento Portuale di Savona *** Distaccamento Volontari di Sassello *** Distaccamento Volontari di Toirano ** Comando VV.F. di Imperia *** Distaccamento di Sanremo *** Distaccamento di Ventimiglia ** Comando VV.F. di La Spezia *** Associazione Nazionale VV.F. *** Distaccamento Distaccamento di Brugnato *** Distaccamento Distaccamento di Sarzana *** Distaccamento Distaccamento Portuale di La Spezia Porto *** Distaccamento Distaccamento Volontari di Levanto *** Nucleo sommozzatori Nucleo Sommozzatori di La Spezia


See also

* Riviera di Levante * Riviera di Ponente * Riviera del Beigua * Riviera delle Palme (Liguria) * Riviera dei Fiori * Riviera Romagnola * Riviera del Conero *
Riviera delle Palme (Marche) Riviera delle Palme is a tourist area along the Marche Coast of Italy. It extends from Cupra Marittima to the Tronto River, passing through Grottammare and San Benedetto del Tronto. It is considered one of the most important touristic location of ...
* Trabocchi Coast * Amalfi Coast * Cilento Coast * Coast of the Gods * Riviera dei Tramonti * Costa Smeralda * Costa Verde (Sardinia) * Costa Apuana * Versilia * Côte d'Azur *
Principality of Monaco Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a sovereign city-state and microstate on the French Riviera a few kilometres west of the Italian region of Liguria, in Western Europe, on the Mediterranean Sea. It is a semi-enclave borde ...
* Costa do Estoril


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Riviera dei Fiori, a sea of colors
{{Authority control Riviera Ligurian Sea Seaside resorts in Italy