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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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| | ===By bus=== | | ===By bus=== |
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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 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. If hoping for the latter, ask for a train that goes to the Florence downtown station (name?). Locals will happily help. | + | 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 part of 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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| | * Cacciucco - fish stew | | * Cacciucco - fish stew |
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| − | * Riso Nero - Black Rise-(Risotto darkened with squid ink) | + | * Riso Nero - Black Rice -(Risotto darkened with squid ink) |
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| | ===Budget=== | | ===Budget=== |
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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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| | ==Stay safe== | | ==Stay safe== |
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| | ==Cope== | | ==Cope== |
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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. (See note under "Get In" "By Boat" above) In a well-organized day you can tour ''[[Chianti]]-side'' going to [[Monteriggioni]], [[San Gimignano]], [[Siena]] and [[Volterra]] and be back for dinner; return before cruise ship departure could be problematic. | + | 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).
