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Portofino is the smallest town in the Italian province of Genoa. This is an elite tourist destination that is equally popular with Italians and foreign guests. Many popular films were staged in Portofino in the 90s of the previous century. After this, the Italian resort gained worldwide recognition and started attracting celebrities, politicians, and simply rich people. Local beaches amaze their guests with cleanness and well-developed infrastructure. The Blue Flag label is proof of the high environmental standards of Portofino beaches. The resort is located in a beautiful area with rich vegetation, and the sea offers an unforgettable opportunity to see and swim with dolphins. The first mentions of the Italian resort date back to the 10th century. However, some sources suggest that there was a settlement here many centuries earlier. The ancient Roman literature of the 1st century AD contains information about Portus Delphini or the Port of the Dolphin. The port got such an interesting name because or a big number of these aquatic mammals that lived in the region. In 1229, Portofino joined the Republic of Genoa, the rulers of which decided to locate fleet in the settlement. Two hundred years later, when the king of France Charles VI was leaving Genoa, he sold the settlement to Florence. However, soon Portofino returned to its previous owner. Portofino has a strategic location, and this fact caused an argument between the ruling dynasties of Italy. The settlement was … Read further

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Portofino sightseeing

Would you like to visit the most unusual attraction in Portofino? For this purpose, you will need to take a boat ride. Don’t worry, there is no need to dive in order to see the “treasure” of the town. The water is so clean and transparent that it is easy to see everything hidden in the depths of the sea. A bronze statue of Jesus Christ sank in the coastal water in 1954. Jesus has his arms stretched upward … Open

Moving around in Italy - transportation

Italy is one of the most economically developed countries in the world. Accordingly, the transport infrastructure in the country is at a very high level. Due to the fact that most of the territory of Italy is surrounded by sea, transportation by water is well developed. It is worth noting that historically, Italian channels were the most powerful among all maritime powers. Today, the influence of this type of transportation and turnover has a huge impact on the country’s economy. Regular ferry connections link not only the coastal territories of Italy, but also the country with neighboring autonomous territories, including the Canary Islands. … Open

Economy roadmap of Italy

The electrical industry has been very developed since the year 1996. A large number of factories are operational within the territory of the country. They are engaged in the development and creation of profile equipment for various manufacturing activities, including chemical, food, and light industries. The state is also trying to maintain agriculture at the same proper level. Emphasis is currently on plant growing. Wheat, rice, corn, barley, potatoes, legumes, tomatoes, onions, olives, and other vegetables are some of the crops grow in the country. Quite a large part of exports are occupied by citrus and tobacco. In the southern part of the country, all agriculture is concentrated on growing almonds, which are actively sold not only throughout the European Union (EU), but throughout the entire world. The light industry is represented by textile and leather goods. This sector gives about 4% of the world’s shoe exports. … Open

Detailed maps of neighbouring cities to Portofino

Maps of Genoa
Starting in mid-April and ending in early May, one of the most significant events in the city's festival life takes place. We are talking about Lanterna in fiore - this is the time when the capital of Liguria is literally buried in flowers. Along with the beginning of ... Open »
Maps of Viareggio
In early August, visitors to Viareggio can witness the Sea Sound Music Festival. The event takes place in Cittadella del Carnevale di Viareggio. Thus, the event is closely connected with the famous previously mentioned carnival. And this is a kind of its continuation ... Open »
Maps of Parma
The most interesting event of the festival takes part on the Garibaldi Square. A grand fair is held there within the last days of the festival. Form early morning till late night the square is crowded. The guests of the festival eat about 700 kilograms of ham and drink ... Open »
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