A splendid seafront
walk with a wealth of
natural and
architectural beauty,
often depicted by the
Macchiaioli painters,
runs from the
Medicean Port to the
cliffs of the Romito.
Useful information
Walking route
Start:
Largo Bellavista
(Bus No. 1 Antignano
from the railway station or
from Piazza Grande)
Arrive:
Rotonda di Ardenza
Scoglio della Regina
(not open for visits)
This example of a nineteenth
century bathing establishment
was named after the Queen of
Etruria, Maria Luisa of
Bourbon, who was a frequent
visitor.
Terrazza Mascagni
Built in travertine, this splendid
terrace overlooking the sea
offers magnificent views of the
Tuscan Archipelago.
Diacinto Cestoni Acquarium
Inaugurated in 1973 and
currently undergoing complete
renovation, it contains
examples of marine flora and
fauna from the Mediterranean
Sea. It also houses the
University Marine Biology
Centre.
Grand Hotel Palazzo
Built in the nineteenth century,
it is Livorno's most elegant
and exclusive hotel.
Chiesa di San Jacopo
in Acquaviva
Piazza S. Jacopo in Acquaviva
The church stands on the site
of an ancient fourth century
hermitage in a splendid
position by the sea.
Naval Academy
Viale Italia, 72-78
(visits by appointment,
Tel. 0586/2389
fax 0586/238500)
This prestigious Italian military
academy was inaugurated
in 1881.
F. Caprilli Racecourse
Viale Italia, 315-321
(Opening times: according to
the racing calendar. For
information 0586/814481)
Named after the Livornese
Federico Caprilli, inventor
of the modern style of gallop,
it was built in 1894 as a place
of entertainment for the elite
of the town's holidaymakers.
It offers a full programme
all year round.
Casini di Ardenza
Viale Italia, 393-417
(not open for visits)
Among the first examples of
mid-nineteenth century
summer homes, this terrace of
elegant, neo-classical style
houses is laid out in an original
omega shape
Rotonda di Ardenza
This circular-shaped park of
pine-trees marks the end
of the first part of the seafront
walk. Art exhibitions and other
cultural events are held here.
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