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 | Abruzzo Basilicata Calabria Campania Emilia Romagna Friuli Venezia Giulia Lazio Liguria Lombardia Le Marche Molise Piemonte Puglia Sardinia Sicily Tuscany Livorno Cecina Isola D Elba Piombino Rosignano Marittimo San Vincenzo Trentino Alto Adige Umbria Valle D Aosta Veneto | | LivornoItaly > Tuscany > LivornoLivorno, sometimes in English Leghorn, (population 170,000) is a port city on the Ligurian Sea on the western edge of Tuscany, Italy. It is the third-largest port on the western coast of Italy. An important area under the Medici in the Renaissance with many important landmarks from the 16th century, Livorno was enlarged at the end of the 18th century by Leopold II, who also opened the city to foreign merchants. It became a free port under Ferdinand I from 1590, and remained such until 1860, when it became part of the Kingdom of Italy. During World War II, Livorno received moderate damage, including to a historic cathedral and synagogue. It is home to a naval academy. Content Referred to by This ArticleFind out more about the information contained in this article by clicking one of the links listed below. Tuscany Snippets of Articles Relating to LivornoItaly > Tuscany > Livorno > Isola D Elba Elba is the biggest island of the Tuscan Archipelago, and the third biggest Italian island. Elba and other islands of the Tuscan Archipelago (Pianosa, Capraia, Montecristo, Giglio and Giannutri) are protected in the National Park of the Tuscan Archipelago. The island is divided into eight communes: the capital Portoferraio, Campo nell'Elba, Capoliveri, Marciana, Marciana Marina, Porto Azzurro, Rio Marina and Rio nell'Elba. Italy > Tuscany Pisa, the birthplace of the legendary astronomer and physicist Galileo, was recognized for centuries as a major nautical port. There are many activities to do in this small town, ranging from visiting small local maritime museums to shopping in Pisa’s well-known shopping district, the Borgo Stretto. Italy > Tuscany > Pistoia Although it is not as visited as other towns in Tuscany, and the industrial environs discourage, Pistoia presents a well-preserved and charming medieval city inside the old walls. The large Piazza del Duomo is lined with attractive original buildings, and is the setting (in July) of the Bear Joust (Giostra dell'Orso), when the best horsemen of the districts of the town tilt with lances at a target held up by a dummy shaped like a bear. | |
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