Liguria

Cinque Terre

Colourful buildings overlooking turquoise waters with fishing boats…sounds like a definition of a postcard, and that is what it feels like to stroll through these picturesque villages.

buildings and boats

view of manarola

sea views and buildings

Riomaggiore buildings and details | Manarola | Corniglia coastline views and town details | Vernazza pink building and local beach

Genova

Authentic and unpretentious, this city has a ‘real’ feel. No tourist crowds and no fuss, the city can just be enjoyed as is and there are plenty of interesting nooks and crannies to explore.

pond, fountain and building details

Pond at the Royal Palace Museum | Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta | Doria Tursi Palace courtyard | Ferrari Square Fountain | Some interesting buildings and details around town

Bussana Vecchia

Abandoned due to an Earthquake in 1887, this hilltop village was rediscovered and taken over by artists in the 1960s. An incredible place to visit!

church ruins and arches

Church ruins | Ghost sculpture | Church tower window | Earthquake arches between buildings - the smaller arches were added as reinforcements in case of earthquakes