Maritimes Erbe in Livorno

Maritime Heritage

Livorno’s maritime identity is defined by its defensive structures and navigational aids. This selection features the 16th-century Old and New Fortresses, which once protected the Medici port. The city's navigational history is represented by the historic Fanale di Livorno and the active lights on the Diga Curvilinea breakwater. The Diacinto Cestoni Aquarium, situated on the scenic Terrazza Mascagni, showcases Mediterranean marine life and conservation efforts, illustrating the evolution of this significant Mediterranean port.

Maritime Heritage — Karte

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Old Fortress, Livorno

The Old Fortress of Livorno is a castle in Livorno, Italy. The Old Fortress is a successor building to a medieval fort built by the city of…

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Fortezza Nuova

A late 16th-century fortification designed by Bernardo Buontalenti. Surrounded by a wide moat, it formed part of the city's original defensive pentagon and now serves as a public park.

C

Acquario comunale Diacinto Cestoni

Located on the Terrazza Mascagni, this aquarium features Mediterranean marine life, a shark tunnel, and a sea turtle recovery center. It is the largest aquarium in Tuscany.

D

Livorno Lighthouse

The Livorno Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located at the south entrance of the Port of Livorno in Tuscany on the Ligurian Sea.

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Fanale Nord

An active navigational light situated at the northern extremity of the Diga Curvilinea breakwater, marking the northern entrance to the Port of Livorno.

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Faro della Diga Curvilinea

An active lighthouse located at the southern end of the curved breakwater. Built in the mid-19th century, it guides vessels entering the southern mouth of the commercial port.