Day 4 - Cruise- Livornoa

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After a 10-minute transfer from the ship to city center, we will board a local boat for a cruise along the Livorno channels. The route covers several centuries of Livorno history and it will take us through the most colorful district named New Venice which is a labyrinth of canals, waterways and bridges encompassing sights that include New Fortress, Republic Square, Santa Caterina Church, Cavour Square and the Fisherman Harbor.

After docking at the original pier of the Old Fortress, our guide will show us the most ancient monument in Livorno that is a remarkable model of a Renaissance defense incorporated from former medieval fortifications. You will see a 35-meter-high circular tower erected in 1241 and a quadrangular small fortress made by the maritime republic of Pisa in 1377. The Medicis decided to strengthen these two lookout constructions since they feared pirate incursions. The military architect Antonio da Sangallo built this stronghold between 1519 and 1534 and it included a palace, church, cistern and cannons. At night a huge
chain would block the entry. With such a sentry the coast was safe and the Medicis started the foundation of the city. After the tour our bus will take us back to the boat or we may wander around the city by ourselves.

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