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In focus: The Liguria Region
Liguria is a coastal region of north-western Italy, the third smallest of the Italian regions. It borders France to La Spezia in the west, Piedmont to the north, and Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany to the east. It lies on the Ligurian Sea, a part of the Tyrrhenian Sea (northern Mediterranean Sea). The coastal strip forms the Italian Riviera; further inland are the Ligurian Alps, on the west, and the Ligurian Apennines on the east. The capitol is Genoa. The region covers 5421 km² and has a population of 1,622,578 (2001 census); it is subdivided into 235 municipalities. The Ligurian coast enjoys a mild maritime climate, compared to the semi-continental one of the Po valley, few kilometers northward; in January, Genoa records an average temperature of about 8-10°C, with no frost, which can occur only in the mountainous interior. Summer averages about 24-25°C. Rainfall can be very abundant at times; mountains very close to the coast create an orographic effect, so Genoa can see up to 2000 mm of rain in a year; other areas instead show the normal values of the Mediterranean area (500-800 mm). Liguria is a very old name, dating back to pre-Roman times. The regional capital is Genoa. The region is divided into four provinces: Genova, La Spezia, Imperia and Savona. It is noticeable that, despite the high population density, woods cover half of the total area.
History Ancient Ligurii settled the Mediterranean coast from Rhone to Arno, but later Celtic migrations, as well as colonization by Phoenicians, Greeks, and Carthaginians displaced these by the 4th century BC. The region was officially subdued by the Romans during the 2nd century BC. During the Middle Ages, Genoa gradually gained control of most of Liguria, which shared most of the city's history, from the 16th century until its 1815 annexation to Sardinia.
Cinque Terre The Cinque Terre are five carfree coastal villages in the province of La Spezia. "Discovered" by foreigners in the late 20th century they have become among the most touristed areas of Italy; they can be reached by train via the line from La Spezia to Genoa. Infrastructure LiguriaAirport, ferry connections Genoa
There is a shuttle service to the Genoa main trainstation and harbour (every 30 min. daily from AM 6:15 – PM 11:45)
Flight Information System: Link for all information about departures and arrivals at the airport Genoa: http://www.flugplandaten.de/html/europa/italien/flughaefen/genua/goa-ab.htm
Ferry connections from Genoa Harbour: Official link of the Genoa harbour: http://www.porto.genova.it Real time information of departures and arrivals.
Car rental You´ll find car rental offices like Hertz, Avis and Europcar throughout the entire Piedmont region e.g. in Turin, Rapallo, Alassio und Ventimiglia.
Train connections in Liguria The most important railway station of Liguria is the Genoa Railway Station. All important national and international train connections to e.g. Milan Railway Station, Florence Railway Station and Turin Railway Station and of course all international airports of the northwestern Region from Italy can be reached comfortable from here. Reservations and more informations online: www.trenitalia.it Phone. +39 89 20 21.
Taxi reservations
Distances by car: Genoa– Venice 400 km approx. 4 hours Genoa – Florence 230 km approx. 2 hours Genoa – Pisa 160 km approx. 2 hours Genoa – Milan 140 km approx. 1 ½ hours Genoa – Turin 170 km approx. 1 ½ hours Genoa – Rome 500 km approx. 5 hours
Actual trafic situation: www.autostrade.it Acommodation> In Genoa
More useful links Embassies & Consulates
More useful informationRecommended Weblinks: Liguria The following links give you an information overview of events, museums and more in Liguria. Tourist Information Genoa: www.apt.genova.it/tedesco/index_dh.htm Tourist Information Alassio: www.comune.alassio.sv.it/turistico/deu/default.asp Official website of Liguria: Official touristwebportal of Italy:
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