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'{{See also|Riviera (disambiguation)}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Ligurian Riviera | native_name = {{native name|lij|Rivêa lìgure}}<br>{{native name|it|Riviera ligure}} | native_name_lang = | other_name = Ligurian Riviera | settlement_type = [[Riviera]] | image_skyline = {{Photomontage|position=center | photo1a = Cinque Terre DSC 6954 (14250460371).jpg | photo2a = Levanto-panorama_da_provinciale1.jpg | photo2b = Bonassola_055.jpg | photo3a = Sestri Levante and Baia del Silenzio, the Bay of Silence.jpg | photo4b = View_on_Santa_Margherita_Ligure,_Liguria_(8858809255).jpg | photo5a = Portofino_-_2016-06-02_-_View_from_Chiesa_San_Giorgio_-_3284.jpg | photo6a = Camogli,_Liguria_(8858805461).jpg | photo7a = Port - Lerici, La Spezia, Italy - August 16, 2020.jpg | photo8a = Alassio_from_Capo_Mele.jpg | size = 270 | spacing = 0 | color = #FFFFFF | border = 0 | foot_montage = From top down, left to right: panoramic view of [[Cinque Terre]], [[Levanto, Liguria|Levanto]], [[Bonassola]], [[Sestri Levante]], [[Santa Margherita Ligure]], [[Portofino]], [[Camogli]], [[Lerici]], [[Alassio]] }} | image_alt = | image_flag = | flag_alt = | image_seal = | seal_alt = | image_shield = | shield_alt = | etymology = | nickname = | motto = | image_map = | map_alt = | map_caption = | pushpin_map = | pushpin_label_position = | pushpin_map_alt = | pushpin_map_caption = | coordinates = {{Coord|44|23|36|N|8|45|17|E|type:landmark_region:IT|display=title,inline}} | coor_pinpoint = | coordinates_type = | coordinates_footnotes = | coordinates_region = | subdivision_type = [[Country]] | subdivision_name = {{flag|Italy}} | subdivision_type1 = [[Regione]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Liguria]] | subdivision_type2 = | subdivision_name2 = | subdivision_type3 = | subdivision_name3 = | established_title = | established_date = | founder = | seat_type = | seat = | government_footnotes = | leader_party = | leader_title = | leader_name = | unit_pref = Metric <!-- ALL fields with measurements have automatic unit conversion --> <!-- for references: use <ref> tags --> | area_footnotes = | area_urban_footnotes = <!-- <ref name="auto"> </ref> --> | area_rural_footnotes = <!-- <ref name="auto"/> --> | area_metro_footnotes = <!-- <ref name="auto"/> --> | area_magnitude = <!-- <ref name="auto"/> --> | area_note = | area_water_percent = | area_rank = | area_blank1_title = | area_blank2_title = <!-- square kilometers --> | area_total_km2 = | area_land_km2 = | area_water_km2 = | area_urban_km2 = | area_rural_km2 = | area_metro_km2 = | area_blank1_km2 = | area_blank2_km2 = <!-- hectares --> | area_total_ha = | area_land_ha = | area_water_ha = | area_urban_ha = | area_rural_ha = | area_metro_ha = | area_blank1_ha = | area_blank2_ha = | length_km = | width_km = | dimensions_footnotes = | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = | population_as_of = | population_footnotes = | population_total = 1.8 million | population_density_km2 = auto | population_note = | population_demonym = | timezone1 = | utc_offset1 = | timezone1_DST = | utc_offset1_DST = | postal_code_type = | postal_code = | area_code_type = | area_code = | iso_code = | website = <!-- {{URL|example.com}} --> | footnotes = }} [[Image:Map-of-liguria-map-en-wiki.gif|thumb|right|300px|Liguria and the Italian Riviera]] [[File:Flickr - …trialsanderrors - La Riviera italienne, travel poster for ENIT, ca. 1920.jpg|thumb|''La Riviera italienne'', travel poster for [[ENIT]], ca. 1920.]] Talk about '''Italian Riviera''' is a mistake, the name of this coast is '''Ligurian Riviera''' ({{lang-it|Riviera ligure}} {{IPA|it|riˈvjɛːra ˈliːɡure|}}; {{lang-lij|Rivêa lìgure}} {{IPA|lij|ɾiˈveːa ˈliɡyɾe|}}) is the narrow coastal strip in [[Italy]] which lies between the [[Ligurian Sea]] and the mountain chain formed by the [[Maritime Alps]] and the [[Apennine Mountains|Apennines]]. Longitudinally it extends from the border with France and the [[French Riviera]] (or {{lang|fr|Côte d'Azur}}) near [[Ventimiglia, Italy|Ventimiglia]] (a former [[customs]] post) eastwards to {{ill|Capo Corvo|it}} (also known as Punta Bianca) which marks the eastern end of the [[Gulf of La Spezia]] and is close to the regional border between [[Liguria]] and [[Tuscany]]. 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 [[Marseille]].<ref>{{Cite book|first=Rosa |last=Baughan |year=1880 |title=Winter havens in the sunny South, a complete handbook to the Riviera |location=London |publisher=The Bazaar |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=zg8IAAAAQAAJ}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|first=Charles B. |last=Black |year=1887 |title=The Riviera, Or The Coast from Marseilles to Leghorn, Including Carrara, Lucca, Pisa, Pistoja and Florence |edition=Third |location=Edinburgh |publisher=Adam and Charles Black |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KKsaAAAAYAAJ }}</ref> The Italian Riviera crosses all four [[Liguria#Administrative divisions|Ligurian provinces]] and their capitals [[Genoa]], [[Savona]], [[Imperia]] and [[La Spezia]], with a total length of about 350&nbsp;km (218 miles).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thegrandwinetour.com/en/popular-foods-of-italy/3-top-locations-to-scuba-dive-in-liguria |title= Into the Blue: 3 Top Locations to Scuba Dive in Liguria }}</ref> 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]].<ref name=Briannica/> It has about 1.6 million inhabitants, and most of the population is concentrated within the coastal area.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.demo.istat.it/bilmens2017gen/index.html|title=Statistiche demografiche ISTAT|publisher=Demo.istat.it}}</ref> Its mild climate draws an active tourist trade in the numerous coastal [[resort]]s, which include [[Alassio]], [[Bonassola]], [[Bordighera]], [[Camogli]], [[Cinque Terre]], [[Lerici]], [[Levanto, Liguria|Levanto]], [[Noli]], [[Portofino]], [[Porto Venere]], [[Santa Margherita Ligure]], [[Sanremo]], [[San Fruttuoso]], and [[Sestri Levante]]. It is also known for its historical association with international celebrity and artistic visitors;<ref>{{cite web|author=Italy |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/italy/724962/Italy-Portofino-guide.html |title=Italy: Portofino guide |publisher=Telegraph |access-date=2013-01-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Ross |first=Rory |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/europe/portofino-a-port-town-that-has-evaded-the-uglier-side-of-tourism-463761.html |title=Portofino: a port town that has evaded the uglier side of tourism - Europe - Travel |work=The Independent |date=2007-09-01 |access-date=2013-01-11}}</ref> writers and poets like [[Percy Bysshe Shelley]], [[Lord Byron]], [[Ezra Pound]], and [[Ernest Hemingway]] were inspired by the beauty and spirit of Liguria.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.trips2italy.com/liguria/culture-t2i |title=Culture of Italy's Riviera and Cinque Terre Liguria Region |website= Trips 2 Italy|date=6 June 2020 }}</ref> 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 [[#Yacht clubs|yachting]] and cruising areas with several marinas, [[#Events and festivals|festivals]], golf courses, sailing, rock climbing and scenic views of centuries old farmhouses and cottages.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cottage-rental.com/italy/map-of-italy.asp|title=Map of Italy - Holiday homes and villa rentals, self catering in Italy |website=Holiday homes for rent}}</ref> 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.<ref name=Briannica>{{cite web |url= https://www.britannica.com/place/Liguria|title=Liguria - region, Italy |website=Britannica}}</ref> [[Genoa: Le Strade Nuove and the system of the Palazzi dei Rolli|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 (island)|Palmaria]], [[Tino (island)|Tino]] and [[Tinetto]]) are two of Italy's [[List of World Heritage Sites in Italy|58 World Heritage Sites]]. ==Overview== The Riviera's centre is [[Genoa]], 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 [[tourism|tourists]] since the time of [[Byron]] and [[Percy Bysshe Shelley|Percy Shelley]]. Many villages and towns in the area are internationally known, such as [[Portofino]], [[Bordighera]], [[Lerici]] and the [[Cinque Terre]]. Many villages of Italian Riviera are counted among [[I Borghi più belli d'Italia]] ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").<ref>{{cite web|url=https://borghipiubelliditalia.it/liguria/|title=Liguria|access-date=31 July 2023|language=it}}</ref> 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, Italy|Sanremo]], is the '''Riviera dei Fiori''', after the long-established [[flower]] growing industry. Places on or near the Italian Riviera include: {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Municipality|| Province or Metropolitan City |- |[[Ventimiglia]] || rowspan="16" | [[Province of Imperia|Imperia]] (16) |- |[[Camporosso]] |- |[[Vallecrosia]] |- |[[Bordighera]] |- |[[Ospedaletti]] |- |[[Sanremo|San Remo]] |- |[[Taggia]] |- |[[Riva Ligure]] |- |[[Santo Stefano al Mare]] |- |[[Cipressa]] |- |[[Costarainera]] |- |[[San Lorenzo al Mare]] |- |'''[[Imperia]]''' |- |[[Diano Marina]] |- |[[San Bartolomeo al Mare]] |- |[[Cervo, Liguria|Cervo]] |- |[[Andora]]|| rowspan="19" | [[Province of Savona|Savona]] (19) |- |[[Laigueglia]] |- |[[Alassio]] |- |[[Albenga]] |- |[[Ceriale]] |- |[[Borghetto Santo Spirito]] |- |[[Loano]] |- |[[Pietra Ligure]] |- |[[Borgio Verezzi]] |- |[[Finale Ligure]] |- |[[Noli]] |- |[[Spotorno]] |- |[[Bergeggi]] |- |[[Vado Ligure]] |- |'''[[Savona]]''' |- |[[Albissola Marina]] |- |[[Albisola Superiore]] |- |[[Celle Ligure]] |- |[[Varazze]] |- |[[Cogoleto]]|| rowspan="16" | [[Metropolitan City of Genoa|Genoa]] (16) |- |[[Arenzano]] |- |'''''[[Genoa]]''''' |- |[[Bogliasco]] |- |[[Pieve Ligure]] |- |[[Sori, Liguria|Sori]] |- |[[Recco]] |- |[[Camogli]] |- |[[Portofino]] |- |[[Santa Margherita Ligure]] |- |[[Rapallo]] |- |[[Zoagli]] |- |[[Chiavari]] |- |[[Lavagna]] |- |[[Sestri Levante]] |- | [[Moneglia]] |- |[[Deiva Marina]]|| rowspan="12" | [[Province of La Spezia|La Spezia]] (12) |- |[[Framura]] |- | [[Bonassola]] |- |[[Levanto, Liguria|Levanto]] |- | [[Monterosso al Mare]] |- |[[Vernazza]] |- |[[Riomaggiore]] |- |'''[[La Spezia]]''' |- |[[Portovenere]] |- |[[Lerici]] |- |[[Ameglia]] |- |[[Sarzana]] |} == History == {{Main|Liguria}} == UNESCO World Heritage Sites == The Italian Riviera contains the following [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]]s: * [[Genoa: Le Strade Nuove and the system of the Palazzi dei Rolli]] * [[Portovenere]], [[Cinque Terre]], and the Islands ([[Palmaria (island)|Palmaria]], [[Tino (island)|Tino]] and [[Tinetto]]) == Gardens == [[File:La Cervara 2 Il Giardino.jpg|thumb|right|[[Giardino all'italiana]] [[Cervara Abbey]]]] * [[Giardini Botanici Hanbury]], [[Mortola Inferiore]], [[Ventimiglia]], [[Liguria]]. * [[Giardino all'italiana]] [[Cervara Abbey]], [[Santa Margherita Ligure]], [[Liguria]]. * [[Villa Durazzo-Pallavicini]], [[Pegli]], [[Genoa]], [[Liguria]]. * [[Santa Margherita Ligure|Villa Durazzo-Centurione, Santa Margherita Ligure]], [[Liguria]]. * [[Villa Grimaldi Fassio]], [[Nervi]], [[Genoa]], [[Liguria]]. * [[Villa Saluzzo Serra]], [[Nervi]], [[Genoa]], [[Liguria]]. == Events and festivals == * [[Loano|Carnevalöa - Carnival of Loano]] * [[Sestri Levante|Barcarolata in Sestri Levante]] * [[Sanremo|Sanremo in Fiore - Corso Fiorito - Carnival of Sanremo]] * [[Euroflora]] in [[Nervi]] [[Genoa]] * [[Nervi|Festival Internazionale del Balletto e della Musica]] in [[Nervi]] [[Genoa]] * [[Festival della Scienza]] in [[Genoa]] * [[Genoa International Boat Show]] * [[Premio Paganini]] in [[Genoa]] * [[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 [[Genoa]] * [[Palio del Golfo]] in [[La Spezia]] * [[The Ocean Race]] in [[Genoa]] * [[Giro d'Italia]] cycling race * [[Mille Miglia]] == Yacht clubs == * [[Yacht Club Italiano]], [[Genoa]] * [[Tigullio|Yacht Club Tigullio]], [[Santa Margherita Ligure]], [[Genoa]] * [[Rapallo|Yacht Club Rapallo]], [[Rapallo]], [[Genoa]] * [[Loano|Yacht Club Marina di Loano]], [[Loano]], [[Savona]] * [[Imperia|Yacht Club Imperia]], [[Imperia]] * [[Sanremo|Yacht Club Sanremo]], [[Sanremo]], [[Imperia]] == Typical cuisine, food and wine == * [[Pesto]] * [[Trofie]] al Pesto * [[Trenette]] al Pesto * [[Lasagne|Mandilli]] al Pesto * [[Pansoti]] alla salsa di noci * [[Focaccia|Focaccia Genovese]] * [[Focaccia|Focaccia di Recco]] (focaccia col formaggio) * [[Focaccia|Focaccia con le cipolle]] * [[Focaccia|Focaccia con le olive]] * [[Farinata]] di ceci * [[Taggiasca |Taggiasca olives]] ([[Taggia]]) * [[Spumante]] Bisson Abissi * [[Cinque Terre DOC#Sciacchetrà|Sciacchetrà]] * [[Pigato]] * [[Rossese (disambiguation)|Rossese]] == Painters == * [[Andrea Ansaldo]] (1584–1638) * [[Bernardo Strozzi]] (1582–1644) * [[Gioacchino Assereto]] (1600–1649) * [[Giovanni Lorenzo Bertolotto]] (1640–1721) * [[Giovan Battista Gaulli]] (Baciccio) (1639–1709) == Healthcare == * [[Sanremo]] [[Hospital]] * [[Imperia]] [[Hospital]] * [[Albenga|Santa Maria di Misericordia Hospital, Albenga]] * [[Pietra Ligure|Santa Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure]] * [[Savona|San Paolo Hospital, Savona]] * [[Arenzano|La Colletta Hospital, Arenzano]] * [[Voltri|Evangelico Hospital, Voltri]], [[Genoa]] * [[Sestri Ponente|Antero Micone Hospital, Sestri Ponente]], [[Genoa]] * [[Sampierdarena|Villa Scassi Hospital, Sampierdarena]], [[Genoa]] * [[Genoa|Galliera Hospital, Genoa]] * [[Genoa|San Martino Hospital, Genoa]] * [[Albaro|Villa Montallegro Private]] [[Clinic]], [[Genoa]] * [[Istituto Giannina Gaslini]], [[Genoa]] * [[Recco|Sant'Antonio Hospital, Recco]] * [[Lavagna]] [[Hospital]] * [[Sestri Levante]] [[Hospital]] * [[La Spezia|Sant'Andrea Hospital, La Spezia]] == Islands of Liguria == [[File:Isola di Bergeggi.JPG|thumb|Isola di [[Bergeggi]]]] * [[Bergeggi (Island)|Bergeggi]] * [[Isola Gallinara]] * [[Palmaria (island)|Palmaria]] * [[Tino (island)|Tino]] * [[Tinetto]] * [[Scola Tower|Scola]] ==See also== * [[French Riviera]] * [[Portuguese Riviera]] ==References== {{Reflist}} == External links == {{Commons category}} {{Wikisource1911Enc|Riviera}} * [https://www.rivieradeifiori.info/en/ Riviera dei Fiori, a sea of colors] {{Liguria}} {{Authority control}} [[Category:Italian Riviera| ]] [[Category:Coasts of Italy|Riviera]] [[Category:Ligurian Sea]] [[Category:Seaside resorts in Italy]]'