Livorno

Landmark4.6/5

Terrazza Mascagni

Checkerboard paving spans this waterfront terrace, with benches and a gazebo facing the Tyrrhenian Sea. At sunset, boats pass Livorno's harbor beyond the edge.

Landmark4/5

Acquario di Livorno

Livorno's aquarium pairs marine-life tanks with amphibians and reptiles, and its ant display is the unexpected standout.

Landmark4.2/5

Cisternone

Livorno's monumental neoclassical cistern has a curved facade lined with columns. Behind it, a vast domed tank formed part of the city's 19th-century aqueduct.

Culture4.4/5

Old Fortress, Livorno

Old stone walls rise beside Livorno’s port at this fortress, with towers looking over the sea and city. Vast underground rooms run beneath it.

Culture4.6/5

Civic Museum "Giovanni Fattori"

Villa Mimbelli’s art museum fills its rooms with paintings and sculptures, including work by Livorno’s Giovanni Fattori.

Culture4.5/5

Museo di Storia Naturale del Mediterraneo

Livorno’s natural history museum ranges from dinosaur fossils and minerals to human settlement and whale displays. A botanical garden extends the visit outdoors.

Culture4.7/5

Sanctuary of Montenero

This hilltop sanctuary above Livorno looks out over the city, coast, and mountains. Pilgrims gather in its grand church, which holds more than 12,000 tokens of Catholic devotion.

Culture4.3/5

Cattedrale di San Francesco

Livorno's cathedral faces Piazza Grande, with a pale, simple facade and a quiet interior marked by marble details and 17th-century paintings.

Landmark4.7/5

Italian Naval Academy

Naval academy in Livorno with sailing courses.

Culture4.4/5

Museo della Città di Livorno

This Livorno museum traces the city through historical maps and paintings of its sea and people, with Orthodox icons among its collections.

Landmark3.8/5

Armando Picchi Stadium

This Livorno stadium has the spare lines of 1930s Italian architecture. From the stands, Livorno fans keep time with rhythmic singing.

Landmark3.9/5

Parco Pertini

Livorno's tree-shaded park has a playground and skate area, plus chickens in enclosures.

Transport3.7/5

Livorno Centrale

Train station in Livorno.

Landmark3.8/5

Port of Livorno 2000

Cruise port in Livorno serving ships bound for Pisa, Lucca and Florence.

Eat$$$4.7/5

Osteria Red

This Livorno osteria serves carbonara that gets particular praise. Main courses arrive in portions that can leave little room for dessert.

Eat$$$$4.3/5

Trattoria L'antica Venezia

This Livorno trattoria serves fish and seafood, with the owner describing the day's catch and wine instead of handing over a menu.

Eat$$$$4.4/5

Osteria Del Mare

Livorno seafood restaurant serving generous plates of fish, fried seafood and black rice. Maritime décor gives the room a working-port feel.

Stay$$$$4/5

MAX Hotel Livorno

Max Hotel is 700 metres from Livorno Train Station and a 10-minute drive from the city centre. It offers spacious, modern-style rooms with flat-screen satellite TV. Parking is free. The air-conditioned rooms include a marble bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries. They also have a minibar and work desk. The on-site Nova Hosteria restaurant serves classic Italian cuisine and regional specialities. Breakfast is buffet style. Max Hotel Livorno is 10 km from the A12 motorway. It is part of Le Torri Shopping Center, with offices and shops. The Basket Livorno sports arena is 300 metres away.

Stay$$$$4.2/5

Hotel Navy

Set opposite Livorno's Naval Academy, Hotel Navy has a seafront location in an Art Nouveau villa on Viale Italia. Rooms are cosy and feature free Wi-Fi and 37-inch LCD TVs. A sweet and savoury breakfast is available in the summer months, including cold cuts, cheese, and croissants. In winter, a sweet breakfast is served in your room at no extra cost. Half board is available at a restaurant in agreement with the hotel. With just 9 rooms, the Navy Hotel has an intimate atmosphere. It features a garden where guests can enjoy drinks and snacks from the bar. Hotel Navy is 100 metres from the beaches on the Tyrrhenian Sea. Livorno's botanical gardens are 15 minutes' walk away, while the city's main port can be reached in around 5 minutes by car. Sheets and towels are provided free of charge for each guest, they are not subject to charges.

Stay$$$$4/5

Hotel Gennarino

Hotel Gennarino is set in an elegant Art Nouveau villa of the early 20th century. The hotel is located next to the Naval Academy, while the sandy bbeaches are a 10-minute walk away. Each floor of the Hotel Gennarino displays a different colour, each highlighting the period style of the property. Rooms are air conditioned, and include free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen satellite TV. In the breakfast room a continental-style breakfast buffet is served daily starting at 07:00. A public bus stopping outside the hotel has services to Livorno Station and the popular Rione Venezia neighbourhood.

Stay$$$$3.9/5

Gran Duca Hotel

Centrally located in the prestigious and impressive Piazza dei Quattro Mori, the Gran Duca Hotel offers 80 comfortable, beautifully furnished and elegant rooms and suites. Each offers a minibar. This hotel was recently renovated and is located close to shops, banks and post offices, which makes it the ideal destination for both business and tourism. It is is close to Livorno Train Station and to the ferry for the islands. The restaurant is open daily, for both lunch and dinner, and specialises in excellent sea-food dishes, using fresh, locally caught fish. During summer, dinner is served outdoors on Piazza dei Quattro Mori. Guests can enjoy discounts on the à-la-carte menu. Modern and elegant, Hotel Gran Duca is air-conditioned and offers an outdoor veranda. Many local and international guests celebrate ceremonies and events in this pleasant atmosphere.

Stay4.7/5

Cala dei Mori

Livorno hotel with modern rooms and a terrace facing the sea. Sunset light comes straight across the water.

Stay4/5

Hotel Rex

Livorno hotel by the sea, with rooms looking out over the water. Its rooftop bar takes the same view higher.

Stay4/5

Villa Alma Pace

Livorno hotel overlooking the sea, with rooms and large bathrooms. From the room terraces, the water fills the view.