Prepare your trip to Livorno

Livorno from Corsica: how to organize your trip

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Are you planning a trip to Livorno from Corsica? Cors'Express provides regular crossings between Bastia and Livorno with fast and comfortable ferries. It is a simple and economical alternative to flying to Tuscany by plane.

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The Bastia-Livorno crossing takes around 2 hours by fast ferry, making it an ideal option for an extended weekend or a stay in Tuscany. You can consult the Livorno Tourism Office to prepare your itinerary before leaving.

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The third largest city in Tuscany after Florence and Prato, Livorno is above all a lively and authentic port city. Often overshadowed by its famous neighbors, this is precisely what makes it an engaging stopover, far from crowds and overly touristy trails.

What to do in Livorno: the essentials

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Venezia Nuova and its canals

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The Venezia Nuova district is an absolute must in the city. This maze of canals dug in the 17th century under the Medici to connect merchant warehouses to the sea forms the soul of Livorno. You can walk there by foot crossing the small bridges, or by boat for a unique perspective on the colorful facades. The quays come alive in the evening with restaurants and bars where it is good to linger over a glass of Tuscan wine.

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Livorno gastronomy

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Livorno is a city where the table takes center stage. The iconic dish is Cacciucco, a fish and shellfish stew simmered in red wine and tomatoes, served on slices of toasted bread. To finish the Livourne-style meal, try the Ponce Livornese, a hot coffee mixed with rum and spices that the locals drink standing up at the bar. The best place to explore all of these products is the Central Market (Mercato delle Vettovaglie), a beautiful iron and brick structure from 1894 inspired by the Parisian Halles, where fresh fish, Tuscan charcuterie and local wines rub shoulders every morning.

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The Medici fortresses and the Terrazza Mascagni

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La Fortezza Vecchia, built in the 16th century on the edge of the port, and the Fortezza Nuova, surrounded by its canals with its green interior garden, bear witness to the military and commercial past of the city. For a more relaxed stroll, the Terrazza Mascagni is a vast black and white checkerboard gazebo on the waterfront, ideal for watching the sun set over the Tyrrhenian Sea. Finally, art history lovers will be moved to know that Amedeo Modigliani was born in Livorno in 1884. His birthplace can be seen in the city center.

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Excursions from Livorno

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Pisa, Florence and the Montenero Sanctuary

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From Livorno, Pisa is only 20 kilometers away, which is 15 minutes by train from Livorno Central Station. An opportunity to visit Piazza dei Miracoli and its Leaning Tower without having to cross all of Tuscany. Florence and its Renaissance masterpieces can be reached in 1.5 hours by train. Just 8 kilometers south of the city, the Montenero Sanctuary offers a remarkable panoramic view of the Tuscan coast, accessible by a historic funicular.

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Elba Island

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For a complete change of scenery, Elba is absolutely worth a visit. The largest island in the Tuscan archipelago, known for having welcomed Napoleon in exile in 1814, offers dream beaches, preserved coves and numerous historical sites. It can be reached by ferry from the port of Piombino, 80 kilometers south of Livorno. All the practical information to plan this stage is available on the site Infoelba.com. Count 2 to 3 nights in Livorno to fully enjoy the city and its surroundings.