Livorno is Tuscany's port city, known for the Venezia Nuova canals, the Mercato delle Vettovaglie, and the local fish stew cacciucco.
Livorno is only about 15 minutes from Pisa Centrale by regional train, at about €3 (~$3). It is a working port with a very different character from Pisa: the Venezia Nuova quarter with its canals, the huge covered Mercato delle Vettovaglie, the Fortezza Vecchia and the Terrazza Mascagni with its checkerboard promenade along the sea. Livorno is also the home of cacciucco, a rich fish stew. Livorno Centrale is about 2 km from the seafront, reachable by city bus or taxi.
| Distance | 22 km south-west of Pisa |
|---|---|
| Travel time | 15-20 minutes by train |
| Getting there | Train (Trenitalia Regionale from Pisa Centrale to Livorno Centrale, about 15 minutes) or car via SS1 Aurelia |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Address | Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini, 57126 Livorno LI, Italy |
How to get there
- Mode
- Train
- Duration
- 15-20 minutes
- Cost
- About €3 (~$3)
- Notes
- Several departures per hour from Pisa Centrale to Livorno Centrale
- Mode
- Car
- Duration
- 25-30 minutes
- Notes
- Use car parks near Piazza Mazzini or the port; avoid the ZTL near the Mercato Centrale
Suggested itinerary
- Take a morning train to Livorno Centrale, walk to the Mercato delle Vettovaglie, lunch on cacciucco, stroll Venezia Nuova, finish on the Terrazza Mascagni at sunset and train back to Pisa.
Location
Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini, 57126 Livorno LI, Italy
43.5485, 10.3106 View on map
Highlights
- Quartiere Venezia Nuova and its canals
- Mercato delle Vettovaglie, the covered market
- Terrazza Mascagni seafront promenade
- Fortezza Vecchia
- Cacciucco, the local seafood stew
Tips for visiting
- Try cacciucco and the Livorno coffee speciality ponce
- Boat tours of the canals leave from the Venezia Nuova area
- Markets have reduced hours on Sundays
When to visit
May-June and September for the seafront; summer for bathing.
Accessibility
Mostly flat with some cobbled streets; the seafront is accessible.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Livorno from Pisa?
About 22 km; the regional train takes around 15 minutes.
What is Livorno famous for?
Its port, the canals of Venezia Nuova, the covered market and cacciucco fish stew.