Category: Livorno

From Livorno to the Beauties of Tuscany and Florence The one of Livorno is among the biggest ports in Italy today and in the last years many cruise lines decided to dock here and let their passengers discover the wonders of Tuscany. Indeed, Livorno represents a real Gateway to Tuscany (and Florence). From here, it is possible to reach famous destinations like Pisa and Florence within a day. Moreover, you can visit other amazing destinations in Tuscany from Livorno. From the north west coast of Tuscany, you can get to Lucca, to the well-known Chianti wine area and to many historical places like San Gimignano and Siena. Below you find some interesting info about this departing point and some possible places to visit starting from Livorno. Some info about the Port of Livorno The Port of Livorno is actually the third biggest port in Italy and in the last years it also became an important cruise Gateway to Tuscany and important cities like Florence. Looking at the Italian map, we can say that Livorno is located on the Tyrrhenian coast between the major ports of La Spezia and Genoa (in the Region of Liguria) and Civitavecchia (in the Region of Lazio, only one hour from Rome). From the Cruise Terminal, you can easily reach the Railway Station by taxi in about 15 minutes. In case you prefere to stay in Livorno, you can find some interesting attractions in a walking distance. Otherwise, you can reach some other charming places with a short drive. Probably Livorno can not be compared to more stunning places like Pisa, Florence, Lucca or Siena. However, if you have already been to the most famous destinations in Tuscany, you can still spend a lovely day in this maritime city.   What to see in Livorno Due