Garibaldi District Livorno: lively, multiethnic, waiting to be discovered

The District

The Garibaldi district takes its name from the square of the same name, which houses the monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi erected in 1882.

Around 1840, with the demolition of the Medici city walls, Luigi Bettarini covered the nearby Fosso Reale (Royal Canal) with a vast vault (the Voltone, now Piazza della Repubblica), which became the main link between the historic city and the suburbs, and also became the widest bridge-square in Europe.

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Historic street in the Garibaldi district

Where the Garibaldi district is located in Livorno

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Frequently asked questions about the Garibaldi District

Everything you need to know about Livorno's lively multiethnic district.

The Garibaldi district is located in the centre of Livorno, around the square of the same name which houses the monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi erected in 1882. It is connected to the historic city through the Voltone (Piazza della Repubblica), considered the widest bridge-square in Europe.

The district is characterised by a multiethnic and lively atmosphere, with ancient streets once inhabited by fishermen, international restaurants and entertainment venues that reflect the diverse cultures present in the area.

The monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi in the square of the same name was erected in 1882, giving its name to the district that developed around it.

The Voltone is today's Piazza della Repubblica, a vast vault built by Luigi Bettarini around 1840 to cover the Fosso Reale (Royal Canal). It became the main link between the historic city and the suburbs, and is considered the widest bridge-square in Europe.

The district is characterised by an architectural mix that includes ancient fishermen's houses in the historic streets and larger, more recent buildings, creating a fascinating contrast between old and new.

The district offers a variety of restaurants serving international cuisines, entertainment venues, and a lively nightlife that reflects the multiethnic nature of the area, with each culture contributing its own unique touch.

Yes, the Garibaldi district is very well connected to Livorno's historic centre through the Voltone (Piazza della Repubblica), which serves as the main link between the historic city and this area, making it easily accessible on foot.

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