Sights
Fortezza Vecchia (Old Fortress)
A brick Medici fortress at the harbour mouth, with views over the port. Entry is usually free, but opening times vary with events, so check locally.
7 things within 20 minutes of the ship in Livorno (Florence & Pisa)
For short stops, hot days and anyone who'd rather not watch the clock. Times are from the Cruise berths.
Sights
Monument of the Four Moors
Livorno's best-known statue, a Medici grand duke with four chained figures at his feet, right by the old harbour.
Sights
Venezia Nuova canal quarter
A small grid of canals, bridges and old merchant houses, built in the 1600s. Good for a gentle wander and photos.
Sights
Livorno Cathedral
The town's cathedral on Piazza Grande, rebuilt after wartime damage. A quick, cool stop in the centre.
Beaches & parks
Fortezza Nuova
A star-shaped fort ringed by a canal, with a public park on top. A quiet green spot a few minutes from the centre.
Food & drinkClosed Sundays
Mercato Centrale (Mercato delle Vettovaglie)
A grand 1890s covered market full of fish, cheese, bread and local street food. Go in the morning; it is closed on Sundays and holidays.
Beaches & parks
Terrazza Mascagni
A long seafront terrace with a black-and-white chequered floor and wide sea views, about 25 minutes' walk south of the centre.