Hello Break: Northern section along the arm pit and coastal ares are a
Gem. Liguria Territory:
Liguria, facing the Tyrrhenian Sea, forms an imposing arc, with the Gulf of Genoa in its center. It is a mountainous and hilly region, which includes part of the Maritime Alps and the Ligurian Apennines, whose the spurs plunge almost everywhere into the sea, leaving scant space to the plains, which form a narrow coastline. Here landscapes of great beauty can be admired. The region is divided in two sections: the Riviera di Ponente (to the west), from Ventimiglia to Genoa, and the Riviera di Levante (to the east), from Genoa to La Spezia. The terminal strip of the Riviera di Levante is known as “Le Cinque Terre” (the Five Lands) and still today represents a beautiful example of intact landscape.
Cities: The regional capital is Genoa. Other important cities are: Imperia, Savona and La Spezia.
Thus the area offers much in access with the trains being a good way to travel if your on a budget . You will find the museum's gallery's Churches (if you like architecture) as well as the world renown wines and foods of the north differs from the south. If you travel by train or bus be cautious of the leaving the municipals transit systems. As with any big city for the movment pick pockets. I would always lay back and let the rush crowd go a head of me before existing a bus or train.
Also bump and run diversions are common as means to distact you. As there may be two people working in conjunction to steal what ever..
Other than that people were warm friendly and very proud of the heritage and it helps to know a little of the language, common words and phrases to to get through the country. It will make a huge difference in your experience. Good luck and be safe of your surroundings : www.turismoinliguria.it oh yeah almost forgot the pizza the best in all the world!