Livorno Italy is a cruise port that serves as the gateway for Tuscany. As a result, for many travelers, Livorno is just a blur on the way to Pisa or Florence. Which is too bad, because Livorno itself is worth exploring.

Located on a stretch of the Ligurian Sea known as the Etruscan Coast, Livorno has a charming ocean-front promenade, a series of navigable 17th-century canals, and some of the best seafood in Tuscany. Read more…