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| − | Livorno is on the Tyrrhenian sea and is the second biggest port in [[Italy]]. | + | Livorno is on the Tyrrhenian sea in [[Italy]]. It is the third-largest port on the western coast. |
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| | ==Get in== | | ==Get in== |
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| | ===By car=== | | ===By car=== |
| − | Autostrada A12, uscita ''Livorno''; for maps and tolls see: [http://www.autostrade.it/] (no pages in English as per 14 November 2004).
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| | [[Porto Vechio]]. It is best to book early to avoid over booking. | | [[Porto Vechio]]. It is best to book early to avoid over booking. |
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| − | Many cruise ships stop here for at least a full day to allow guests to tour Rome. Guests not taking cruise ship arranged tours can take a shuttle (supplied by the port) to the port entrance, walk 10-15 minutes to a train station, and take a commuter train (cost in Fall 2009 was 9 Euros roundtrip) to Rome. Locals will happily point the way. | + | Many '''cruise ships''' stop here for at least a full day to allow guests to tour Florence and/or Pisa. Guests not taking cruise ship arranged tours can take a shuttle (supplied by the port) to the the downtown area. It offers a decent shopping experience, but not compared to Florence. A further 10-20 minute walk (or another bus ride) gets you to a train station. There you can take frequent departures for either Pisa or Florence. Many experts advise seeing Florence '''or''' Pisa on a one-day port visit by cruise ship. Though some tours claim to cover both, you'll get no more than a rushed look at a few icons...and if you're too early or late for any, it may well be closed. |
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| | + | If hoping for maximum time in Florence... |
| | + | * Take an ''early'' cab (perhaps shared with another couple) from your ship to and from the Livorno train station. |
| | + | * At the station, ask for a train that goes to the Firenze Santa Maria Novella. Locals will happily help. |
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| | ==Get around== | | ==Get around== |
| − | Bus number 1 is a shuttle from train station to the port and vice-versa. Ticket for one hour of travel is 0,85 Euros, daily ticket is 3,20 Euros. For self-reliant cruise passengers, this is the most economical way to reach trains to Pisa and Florence. See http://www.atl.livorno.it/tiposerv.html for a map. | + | Bus number 1 is a shuttle from train station to the port and vice-versa. Ticket for one hour of travel is 1,00 Euros, daily ticket is 3,20 Euros. For self-reliant cruise passengers, this is part of the most economical way to reach trains to Pisa and Florence. |
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| | ==See== | | ==See== |
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| | * Quattro Mori | | * Quattro Mori |
| | * Museo Civico Giovanni Fattori [http://www.comune.livorno.it/arte_cultura/] | | * Museo Civico Giovanni Fattori [http://www.comune.livorno.it/arte_cultura/] |
| − | * Acquario Comunale "D. Cestoni" [http://www.comune.livorno.it/arte_cultura/acquario_comunale/acquario_comunale.htm] (closed: work in progress) | + | * Old English Cemetery (Oldest in Italy, open on reservation). For info call Misericordia: 0586/897324 or write an email to [mailto:livornodellenazioni@gmail.com] Association Livorno delle Nazioni. |
| | + | * Acquario Comunale "D. Cestoni" [http://www.comune.livorno.it/arte_cultura/acquario_comunale/acquario_comunale.htm] (closed: work in progress) |
| | * '''Tuscan islands''' [http://www.islepark.it/] | | * '''Tuscan islands''' [http://www.islepark.it/] |
| | * Other museums: [http://www.comune.livorno.it/arte_cultura/musei/musei.htm] | | * Other museums: [http://www.comune.livorno.it/arte_cultura/musei/musei.htm] |
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| | ==Do== | | ==Do== |
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| | + | === Spas === |
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| | + | *'''San Giovanni's spa''' [http://www.termelbane.com/ing/home.html]: the San Giovanni Spa, overlooking the Gulf of Portoferraio, stands on an area of 5 hectares of marshland which yields a silt with high therapeutic potential, making this spa establishment the only Thalassotherapy centre in the Western Mediterranean. |
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| | + | *'''Venturina's spa''' [http://www.termediventurina.it/terme/terme.html#]: the thermal waters Venturina were known by the Etruscans and Romans, hence the name "Aquae Populoniae. Flow in 45 ° Celsius throughout the year, with constant flow, and are classified as calcium-magnesium-sulphate-bicarbonate-alkalines. |
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| | ==Learn== | | ==Learn== |
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| | ==Eat== | | ==Eat== |
| − | Cacciucco - fish stew | + | * Cacciucco - fish stew |
| − | Riso Nero - Black Rise-(Risotto with squeed)) | + | |
| | + | * Riso Nero - Black Rice -(Risotto darkened with squid ink) |
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| | * Trattoria Sottomarino, Via dei Terrazzini 48/50 - ph. ''+39 0586'' 887025 - Close to Piazza della Repubblica and Fortezza Nuova (Venezia District). Fish cuisine, don't miss the gorgeous ''cacciucco'' - Closed on MO and TU. | | * Trattoria Sottomarino, Via dei Terrazzini 48/50 - ph. ''+39 0586'' 887025 - Close to Piazza della Repubblica and Fortezza Nuova (Venezia District). Fish cuisine, don't miss the gorgeous ''cacciucco'' - Closed on MO and TU. |
| − | Cantina Senese in Borgo Cappucino famous for Caccucio and Black Rise | + | * Cantina Senese [http://www.ristorantecantinaseneselivorno.com/], Borgo Cappuccini 95 - ph. ''+39 0586'' 211604 - famous for Caccuccio and Black Rice |
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| | ===Splurge=== | | ===Splurge=== |
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| | ==Sleep== | | ==Sleep== |
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| − | Harmony, a love for beautiful things, and quality. This is the trilogy of Poggio ai Santi. The suites and apartments of Poggio ai Santi are furnished with natural materials and colour schemes to match the Tuscan hills and the omnipresent sea. They combine space, light and tradition. At Poggio ai Santi, you will rediscover the joy of opening a garden door, of breathing the wonderful fragrances of maritime pine trees and lavender or rosemary. A few steps away, you can see horses and donkeys wandering freely in the park. The splendid panorama of natural countryside stretching to the coast - 5 kilometers below - will keep our guests enthusiastic, along with the Isle of Elba and Corsica standing out against the blue of the sky and that of the sea.
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| − | Poggio ai Santi
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| − | Web www.poggioaisanti.com
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| | ==Stay safe== | | ==Stay safe== |
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| | ==Get out== | | ==Get out== |
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| − | Livorno is a good starting point and base for a tour of Tuscany. You can reach [[Pisa]] in half an hour, [[Lucca]] and [[Florence]] in about an hour. In a day you can easily tour ''[[Chianti]]-side'' going to [[Monteriggioni]], [[San Gimignano]], [[Siena]] and [[Volterra]] and be back for dinner. | + | Livorno is a good starting point and base for a tour of Tuscany. You can reach [[Pisa]] in half an hour, [[Lucca]] and [[Florence]] in somewhat over an hour. (See note under "Get in" "By Boat" above). In a well-organized day you can tour from a hotel in Livorno you might sample ''[[Chianti]]-side'', [[Monteriggioni]], [[San Gimignano]], [[Siena]] and [[Volterra]] and be back for dinner. However, return before by expected time for a cruise ship departure could be quite problematic. |
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Bus number 1 is a shuttle from train station to the port and vice-versa. Ticket for one hour of travel is 1,00 Euros, daily ticket is 3,20 Euros. For self-reliant cruise passengers, this is part of the most economical way to reach trains to Pisa and Florence.
"Ponce alla livornese" is optimal to finish a meal (warm drink with coffee and rum).
