What to do and see in Liguria, Liguria: The Best Sights & Landmarks

September 6, 2021 Darleen Reid

Discover the best top things to do in Liguria, Italy including Cactusmania Di Manera Bruno, Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, Cattedrale di San Lorenzo - Duomo di Genova, Museo di Palazzo Reale, Cimitero Monumentale di Staglieno, Abbazia di San Fruttuoso, Santuario di Nostra Signora di Montallegro, Dolceacqua, Old Bussana (Bussana Vecchia), Santa Margherita Ligure.
Restaurants in Liguria

1. Cactusmania Di Manera Bruno

Via Gallardi 140, 18039, Ventimiglia Italy +39 0184 33003 http://www.cactusmania.it
Excellent
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5.0 based on 68 reviews

Cactusmania Di Manera Bruno

2. Via Giuseppe Garibaldi

West from Piazza Fontane Marose Maddalena, Genoa Italy http://visitgenoa.it
Excellent
61%
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4.5 based on 2,188 reviews

Via Giuseppe Garibaldi

Reviewed By DonaldHahn - State College, United States

Narrow Alley Lined With Wonderful Aristocratic Urban Palazzos in the great maritime trading rival to Venice. We took a slow walking tour down the street, admiring its amazing architecture, mostly from the Reniissance and the Baroque Age. MUST SEE!

3. Cattedrale di San Lorenzo - Duomo di Genova

Piazza san lorenzo Piazza San Lorenzo, 16123, Genoa Italy +39 010 265786 http://www.chiesadigenova.it/home_page/itinerari/00362159_Cattedrale.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,839 reviews

Cattedrale di San Lorenzo - Duomo di Genova

Reviewed By jedferrari - Richmond, United States

While it is hard to get a good view of the building as it is in the middle of very small streets, the inside is quite impressive, and you clearly see the different times of construction / decoration. You can go on the top, and on the way get a cool view of the inside from a high point, then you get a great view of the old town.

4. Museo di Palazzo Reale

Via Balbi 10, 16126, Genoa Italy +39 010 271 0236 http://www.palazzorealegenova.beniculturali.it/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,104 reviews

Museo di Palazzo Reale

Reviewed By backpacker31 - Boynton Beach, United States

Dating back to the early 1600’s when it was built for the Balbi family (subsequently owned and expanded by a succession of families), this massive home contains countless original items such as paintings, tapestries, furniture, sculptures, etc. The numerous rooms are decorated and arranged as if the homeowners will be returning shortly. The inner courtyard and garden provide a luxurious and tranquil environment. The top floor terrace offers sweeping city and port views. Each room has very informative literature (in several languages). A visit here was a step back to the golden era of Genoa’s seafaring history.

5. Cimitero Monumentale di Staglieno

Piazzale Resasco, Genoa Italy +39 010 557 6400 [email protected] http://www.staglieno.comune.genova.it
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4.5 based on 829 reviews

Cimitero Monumentale di Staglieno

The Monumental Cemetery of Staglieno, planned in the 1850s in an inhabited area, lies now in an area not far from the centre of Genoa. Staglieno's architectural pattern, albeit in the forms of a mature Classicism, draws on a genre that was rather common in Europe and Italy around the mid nineteenth century. However, the peculiarity and the charm of Staglieno lie in the fact that its architecture is combined with a natural layout, a type that is much more common in northern European cemeteries like, for example, the Pere Lachaise in Paris. It currently covers an area of 300.000 sqm.

Reviewed By giovannic973

The largest historical cemetery in Europe, full of amazing statues and beautiful ornaments. A visit is almost mandatory, better if not in summer.

6. Abbazia di San Fruttuoso

Via San Fruttuoso 13, 16032, Camogli Italy +39 0185 772703 [email protected] http://www.fondoambiente.it/luoghi/abbazia-di-san-fruttuoso?utm_source=social&utm_medium=tripadvisor&utm_campaign=sanfruttuoso
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4.5 based on 1,362 reviews

Abbazia di San Fruttuoso

Tra Camogli e Portofino, in una profonda insenatura nella frastagliata costa del Promontorio di Portofino, sorge la celebre Abbazia di San Fruttuoso di Capodimonte nell'intatto borgo marinaro omonimo. Dopo la prima frequentazione monastica, il complesso di San Fruttuoso di Capodimonte fu umile abitazione per pescatori, spesso covo di pirati, poi proprietà per secoli dei Principi Doria: un luogo assolutamente unico, dove l'opera dell'uomo si è felicemente integrata con quella della natura. Sono visitabili il complesso monastico del X-XI secolo con il Chiostro, la Sala Capitolare, la Chiesa; e le tombe dei Doria e il corpo a mare gotico del XIII secolo.

Reviewed By megperry1 - Sindelfingen, Germany

We enjoyed the amazing hike from portofino to san fruttuoso. It was blazing hot but the secluded beach at the end was amazing. Highly recommend but bring a ton of water!

7. Santuario di Nostra Signora di Montallegro

Via al Santuario 24, 16035, Rapallo Italy +39 0185 239000 http://www.santuarionsmontallegro.com/index.asp
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4.5 based on 815 reviews

Santuario di Nostra Signora di Montallegro

Reviewed By MiguelbBuenosAires - Missoula, United States

Take the funicular to this 600+ meters high Sanctuary. The church is absolutely beautiful with a nice history behind. The views from both the funicular and the sanctuary are unique and gorgeous. Definitely a recommended spot. We have been around many towns in the Ligurian region and Rapallo with the sanctuary, it’s rebuilt port and it’s city centre (with a stop at Eldolz... coffee shop - highly recommended as well) was a nice surprise and a delight to visit.

8. Dolceacqua

Piazza Padre Giovanni Mauro, 18035 Italy http://www.dolceacqua.it/turismo/
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4.5 based on 418 reviews

Dolceacqua

Reviewed By AdamD453 - Churchdown, United Kingdom

Nice little medieval town to have a stroll around, some quite steep hills though if you struggle with those. Castle wasn't open when we went, so make sure you get there early as it closes at 5pm! Note the restaurants don't open until 7pm, so we had to eat elsewhere as well. On a plus note, free parking! Worth a visit if nearby looking for sites to visit.

9. Old Bussana (Bussana Vecchia)

Miles NE Of 5, Sanremo Italy +39 335 841 7839 http://bussanavecchia.free.fr/
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4.5 based on 1,209 reviews

Old Bussana (Bussana Vecchia)

Devastated by an earthquake and abandoned, this unique medieval village has been reborn and is now inhabited by an international artists community.

Reviewed By turtlezurich

It is a whole little authentic medieval village abandoned in 1894 after an earthquake and repopulated by artists in the '60. Ever since it is a secret tourist attraction. It is and exclusively walking area with stone streets and houses. You need good shoes. This romantic landscape consists in half ruins and half artists workshops, boutiques and residences. It has a big restaurant at the entrance and another smaller one in the middle as well as a coffee/bakery shop. It has a romantic atmosphere. You can spend between 1 and 4 hours there, depending how interested you are.

10. Santa Margherita Ligure

Riviera di Levante, Santa Margherita Ligure Italy +39 02 7010 5646 http://www.smlturismo.it
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,454 reviews

Santa Margherita Ligure

Reviewed By TheBestOnly_13 - Miami, United States

Santa Margherita Ligure has a beautiful waterfront promenade leading to the center of town with many great restaurants and of course its many and frequent ferries to nearby magical places such as Cinque Terre and Portofino,

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