Tuscany
Trains run nearly every hour to Florence. You can also head north toward Genoa and the“ Cinque Terre”, or direct to Rome. For schedules and costs, go to www. trenitalia. it. If you are driving into the city, my recommendation is to park close to the port at the Parcheggio Custodito al Porto( the secure parking area near the port). If you have a choice of taking the train or driving, take the train!
Driving in Livorno is complicated by security systems which limit the access of cars to the city center- much like most cities in Tuscany.
If your schedule allows, you can take a ferry from Livorno to some major locations in the Mediterranean, including Sicily, from the port. For further information, here are some links to review: Direct Ferries Schedules and Information Moby Lines Ferry Service Information
Private Guides for city tours- Livorno
Private Guides, Livorno Tourist Information, Livorno
Restaurants in Livorno
This list is focused on restaurants
If you go
in the Venetian quarter of the city. There are certainly others. However this the neighborhood with the most picturesque places to enjoy a meal. There are many excellent restaurants in the city. The short list, below, are places I have enjoyed dinners and / or lunches over the years.
Al Fosso Reale Rated very highly on several web sites, this lovely small restaurant is located near the Fortezza Nuova in the city center. Well worth going-I’ ve only eaten here once for dinner, and highly recommend this place to all. Order the“ Zuppa di Pesce di Livorno”- Local seafood soup. Outstanding! Scali delle Cantine 52 / 54, Livorno Tel: + 39.0586.888.474
Trattoria L’ Antica Venezia I’ ve had the privilege of eating in this small delightful place several times. The food is outstanding, fairly priced and the service reliable and friendly. Piazza dei Domenicani, 15 Livorno Tel: + 39.0586.887.353 ttp:// www. livornonow. com / lantica _ venezia _ trattoria _ in _ livorno _ tuscany _ italy
Chez Ugo Pizzeria Don’ t expect fancy in any way, yet this place serves exceptional pizza- of more kinds that you can count- in a clean and busy atmosphere. For lunch its great, for a light dinner even better. Scali Monte Pio, 35, 57123 Livorno Tel: + 39.0586.219.230
Hotels in Livorno Hotel Gennarino
This lovely hotel is located directly across the Via Italia, along the waterfront across from the Naval Academy. The rooms are clean and the rates are very good-between Viale Italia, 301- 57127 livorno( LI)
Hotel Teatro
Located in the heart of the city, this hotel was recently fully updated and modernized. Excellent location, great rooms and fair prices. A wonderful hotel base while in Livorno. Via Mayer, 42 / 57 Tel: + 39.0586.89.8705
Hotel Stazione
Located an easy walk from the train station, this is a very nice property in the city center. If you are planning on an overnight for an early train or ferry, this would be a great place for an inexpensive evening. Lots of cafes and trattorias in the neighborhood. I do not recommend this hotel if you are hoping to be close to the canal neighborhood of the city, though. Viale Carducci, 301- Livorno( LI) Tel: + 39.0586.429.504
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