In the nineteenth century Livorno was one of the capitals of Italian seaside tourism, so much so that, starting essentially from the first half of the century, on the promenade were built numerous beaches, as the Rock of the Queen, and the Pancaldi Acquaviva. This season of intense fortune found its climax with the realization of the Hotel Palace (1884) and the construction of a major spa, known as Water of Health (1904).
Nearby Attractions
The Terrace "Mascagni"
The charming Terrace Mascagni, elegant architecture which offers a wide view of the sea and the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago. Dating back to the twenties has been recently restored, along with the whole area around it, where it was rebuilt according to the original model a gazebo for music. Also in this area it is currently involved in a major renovation and expansion of the complex twentieth-century Aquarius Hall "D. Cestoni", exhibition center and research on marine fauna and flora of the Mediterranean..
The Promenade
From the heart of the city Medici up to the cliffs of the Romito winds a "promenade" along a path full of natural beauty and architectural.
The nineteenth-century promenade, today Viale Italy, along the sea between meadows and lush vegetation, is the historical walk of Livorno between majestic palaces and bathing already known in the nineteenth century, such as the Rock of Regina, beloved by the Queen of Etruria, Maria Luisa of Bourbon, the Pancaldi (1846), which fregiavano the title of "royal Bath" for the presence of various real, especially the principles of the Savoy family who attended the Academy, and the Acquaviva (1840), a tourist destination cultured elite.
The Acquarium
The largest aquarium in Tuscany
L 'Aquarium of Livorno: every day an adventure!
2,000 animals of 300 different species, 33 display tanks, a tunnel and a touch tank.
The two wonderful green turtles "Ari" and "Cuba", blacktip reef sharks, Napoleon fish, the colorful seahorses, jellyfish ... and still much more to discover the Aquarium of Livorno! Come and visit the Aquarium of Livorno, and you will live a fascinating journey-diving to discover the Mediterranean Sea between Nature, Science and Art.
The Livorno Aquarium is housed in a structure with strong historical, artistic and architectural of the city and enjoys a wonderful location, located on the waterfront of Livorno in the Terrace Mascagni.
The historical and artistic value of the structure is intertwined with important characteristics of the area in which it stands: the Etruscan Coast, with a link to the theme of archeology, the Tuscan archipelago and the Whale Sanctuary of which this part of the coast is part.
The beach
No stress....full relax, in 3 minutes walking slowly you are on your sdraio with your drinks....
Boat ride to the Islands...Capraia, Gorgona... diving and sport fishing
The Tuscan archipelago consists of a group of seven major islands, of which the largest is the island of Elba, plus some smaller, dry rocks located between the mainland and Corsica Tuscany. The archipelago is washed by four seas: the Tyrrhenian Sea in the north of the island, the channel of Piombino east, the Tyrrhenian Sea to the south and the channel of Corsica west coast of Elba. The channel of Corsica and the channel of Piombino can be considered as natural channels linking the Ligurian Sea and the Tyrrhenian Sea, respectively west and east of the island.
The largest islands are:
Elba Island
Giglio Island
Capraia Island
Montecristo Island
Pianosa Island
Gorgona Island
Giannutri Island
The smaller islands are:
Island Palmaiola
Island Cerboli
Ants of Grosseto
