Things to Do in Livorno

While in Livorno, pay a visit to its local market and get a glimpse of a typical Italian market. It has a total of 5 entrances which will lead you to 30+ shops and 200+ shops selling various items from poultry to ham, from wine to cheese and fresh fruit and vegetables! After a stroll around the market, visitors can enjoy a cup of Italian coffee at one of the cafes in the market. It is designed by Angiolo Badaloni during late 1900s and is inspired by French architecture.

Named after a great composer, Pietro Mascagni, Stretched across the length of the sea, this terrace looks like a giant chess board. A visit to Livorno isn’t complete without visiting this top attraction in Livorno. Enjoy sunrise/sunset, have an early morning breakfast, take a leisurely walk after lunch or late in the evening with that someone special, spend some time alone contemplating or spend your time here taking lot of pictures capturing memories!

Situated atop a hill is an 18th Century shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Grace, memorial room and candle room. It is the most visited attraction and is of religious importance. Pay your respects at the Basilica and then climb up to the top of the tower to get a glimpse of Livorno City – the view is stunning! Later, relax at one of the cafes in piazza or shop at one of the stalls or just enjoy views over the City. Visitors have an option to take a bus or use funicular railway to get to the piazza where the Church is situated.

Located on Medici port, this Fort is of historical importance and is an historical symbol of the City of Livorno. Designed by Antonio da Sangallo on the orders from Medici rulers, it was completed during early 1500s. Climb up the tower, Matilde Tower, the oldest remaining structure of the Fort to get best views of the City on one side and of the Port from the other side of the Tower.

Literally translates to “Monument of the Four Moors”, it is situated near the Port of Livorno. This monument is Livorno’s one of the important works of art and is dedicated to Grand Duke. The monument was completed in two stages – the upper part portraying Medici Grand Duke was completed in early 1600s and was sculpted in marble whereas moors were sculpted in bronze and were added to the main monument somewhere around mid-1600s.

It is the largest amusement park in the whole of Tuscany and its name literally translates to “The Crazy Little Horse”. There’s a ride for everyone here and also restaurant and a bar in case the hunger strikes. Visitors also have an option to carry a picnic basket along and enjoy their meal amid the forest.

One of the top attractions to visit if you are travelling with kids! With its seafront location, 30+ tanks with over 1500 animals of approximately 300 species of fish and other sea creatures, this is one of the top attractions to visit not just in Livorno but in the whole of Tuscany!

Also known as New Castle, it is situated in Piccola Venezia and was originally built in 1600s for Medici family. Only the Fort ruins remain now and the area inside the Fort walls have now been turned into perfectly manicured gardens for the visitors to enjoy a stroll.

Situated in a charming villa, the Museum was made open to public in early 1900s and has on display paintings of a famous artist – Giovanni Fattori and other artists like Signorini, Cristiano Banti, Eugenio Cecconi and Raffaello Gambogi among other artists. Ground floor of the Museum has ticket office, first floor is home to works of art made by various artists whereas second floor is dedicated to works of Giovanni Fattori in the most part and few works of art by other artists as well.

Housed in Villa Henderson since late 1900s, this museum is home to administrative offices and has interesting exhibitions like Hall of Man, Geopaleontology (area’s geology), a section dedicated to anatomy of vertebrates as well as sections on wildlife and plants in the region. And if visiting with kids, then the section which houses skeleton of a finback whale, Annie will be the highlight of this visit. Museum also has a garden worth exploring post the visit to museum. 

Enjoy delectable dishes by the sea at this charming restaurant in Livorno. Decoration is simple yet tasteful with good ambience and friendly staff. It also makes for a perfect date night restaurant – watch the sunset hand in hand while enjoying a wine from their extensive list of wines. Seafood is worth a try at this restaurant, especially fish. 

Started in late 1900s, Gallery’s initial focus was on paintings made by artists like Signorini, Cecconi, Bartolini and Gioli among other artists from 19th Century. Gallery now is a home to beautiful paintings made by local artists which visitors may take home or have an option to get it shipped at their residence. Gallery is filled with some exquisite works of art, do take out sometime to visit it.

Located near Via Verdi, it is the oldest non Roman Catholic cemetery in Italy and dates back to mid-1600s. Most of the people buried here are of English origin, apart from people of French, Germans and Swiss origin as well.