It’s a small region in between mountains and a long sea coast, despite the fact that its ancient borders were far larger. It represents an outstanding tourist attraction with its fabulous Riviere (East and West). Its natural beauty includes three reserves, protected sea areas and wood properties. Its flower production is famous worldwide.
Famous people:
Edmondo de Amicis, Fabrizio De Andrè, Andrea Doria, Goffredo Mameli.
Things to try and places to visit:
The Priamar Fortress at the Arsenal in La Spezia, The Oriental Art Museum and The Olive Museum, Genova Port and Natarella beach, Oneglia and S.Maurizio Port, the sea and the vintage Sailing Rally, I manga. Garibaldi street and his Rolli, l’Expo and Genova harbour, ‘La Porta Soprana’, Edoardo Chiossone and Japanese prints.