Liguria outside Genova Attractions

Scenery

The mountains which here fall steeply down to the sea provide almost complete protection against unfavorable weather from the north, and the region's southern exposure gives it a mild and sunny climate, particularly along the coastal strip known as the Riviera, with its palm-trees and magnolias, which has long been a favorite winter resort.

The population of the region is mainly concentrated in the industrial areas around the ports of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona. In the country regions, with only moderately productive soil, vegetables and fruit are grown, as well as the flowers (also used in the manufacture of perfume) for which the region is renowned.

Tourism

Tourism is of great economic importance along the whole of the Riviera.

From the west side of Piazza Fontane Marose in Genoa a major traffic artery formed by Via Garibaldi, Via Cairoli and Via Balbi runs northwest to Piazza Acquaverde and the station. Laid out in the 16th and 17th centuries, this area contains a number of churches and Genoa's finest palaces, approached by magnificent flights of steps which are one of the particular sights of Genoa.