Viale Italia (Italy Avenue), Livorno
Viale Italia, or Italy Avenue, is a promenade that snakes along the seafront from the southernmost point of La Rotunda to the Piazza Luigi Orlando. Visitors to Livorno will find themselves on Italy Avenue often as it provides access to many of the city's most notable sites. However, it is worth the time to appreciate the street itself.
Most visitors can begin their visit of Italy Avenue at Regina Margherita Barrier. This is where the street offers excellent walking paths that are unencumbered by traffic. From there, visitors will pass such spots as the Italian Naval Academy, the Church of San Jacopo in Acquaviva, the Queen's Rock, the Gazebo Terrazza on Mascagni and the Livorno Aquarium, among many others.
The street is also known for shopping and dining. There are numerous dining options for those who want to try authentic Tuscan cuisine or enjoy a gelato. Visitors should also plan to buy souvenirs at one of the many shops along the street.
Most visitors can begin their visit of Italy Avenue at Regina Margherita Barrier. This is where the street offers excellent walking paths that are unencumbered by traffic. From there, visitors will pass such spots as the Italian Naval Academy, the Church of San Jacopo in Acquaviva, the Queen's Rock, the Gazebo Terrazza on Mascagni and the Livorno Aquarium, among many others.
The street is also known for shopping and dining. There are numerous dining options for those who want to try authentic Tuscan cuisine or enjoy a gelato. Visitors should also plan to buy souvenirs at one of the many shops along the street.
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Viale Italia (Italy Avenue) on Map
Sight Name: Viale Italia (Italy Avenue)
Sight Location: Livorno, Italy (See walking tours in Livorno)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Livorno, Italy (See walking tours in Livorno)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Livorno, Italy
Create Your Own Walk in Livorno
Creating your own self-guided walk in Livorno is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Livorno Introduction Walking Tour
In the early 19th century, Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first person born in the United States to be canonized a saint, had a spiritual epiphany while visiting Livorno. The city has had similar effects on visitors and immigrants. Under Medici rule, people of every ethnicity and calling would come to Livorno to find prosperity and tolerance.
There have been settlements in the Livorno area since... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
There have been settlements in the Livorno area since... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
Livorno Seafront Walk
When the weather permits and you fancy a walk, whilst in Livorno, taking a stroll along the local seafront is a good idea. The curvy walkway, running along the coast, south of the city, is dotted with numerous points of interest. The first of them, marking the outset of the long stretch of intriguing sights further ahead, is the former Orlando shipyard.
Practically next door to it is the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Practically next door to it is the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles