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Here are some interesting and fun facts about Savona, a seaside resort in the Ligurian region, offering a wealth of culture, history, and sensational Italian food.

Country-Area Code: +39-019

Population: approx. 59,000 (2025)

Language: Italian, and the regional dialect Ligurian (specifically a dialect called Savona Genoese)

Currency: The Euro

• Savona is home to an important cruise terminal, with ships arriving from all over the Mediterranean. In the harbor you will see colorful boats, historic palaces overlooking the promenade where you can stroll through the streets of old town.
• Ligurian cuisine is a paradise for foodies. Enjoy unique dishes that embody the region’s close bond with the land and sea. Try farinata (a flat bread made from chickpeas), panissa (another chickpea dish), or a stockfish stew. 
• Chinotto, a unique citrus fruit with a distinctive flavor, grows in the Savona region. It is used to make a distinctive soft drink of the same name, and is popular for liqueurs, syrups, and sorbets. It is also used in cosmetics, perfumes, and soaps.
• Monday is market day in Savona!  The streets of the city centre are lined with stalls selling leather goods, handmade jewelry, secondhand books, and more. You can visit the market from around 8am until 4pm. Watch the locals shopping or join them and browse through the merchandise yourself.

Did you know…?

• Savona’s most famous landmark is La Torretta, also known as the Leon Pancaldo Tower. Located right by the port, standing there since the 14th century, it’s a nod to the local navigator who once sailed with Magellan.
• When wandering through Savona’s old streets you will smell the scents of fresh focaccia and espresso with every turn. Stroll narrow alleys which open onto sunny piazzas, peek into little artisan shops, or people-watch from cafés.