Fortezza Vecchia is a unique and historically significant fortress located in Livorno. It offers breathtaking views of the surrounding area, especially from the ferry. The architecture of the fort is impressive and worth admiring. However, accessing the fort can be a challenge as there are limited signs and instructions on how to enter. Despite this, there are nice amenities such as toilets and a cafe once inside. The fort is a popular attraction in the city, offering a chance to explore history while enjoying a drink at one of the bars inside. It is a great place to visit and relax, especially before dinner. However, it is important to note that reaching the fort on foot can be difficult and the area may not be very pedestrian-friendly. Overall, Fortezza Vecchia is a remarkable landmark that provides a unique perspective on the city of Livorno.
Address:
Piazzale dei Marmi, Livorno
Phone:
+39 329 039 7997
07.09.23
Bartłomiej
basic fortezza but unique location, breathtaking views from the ferry. located nearby common use transportation place including very natural surroundings
23.07.23
The
Good architecture and excellent views. Worth visiting
10.07.23
The
Good architecture and excellent views. Worth visiting
29.06.23
Dave
An impressive relic from a bygone age but practically impossible to explore. There are signs saying you can enter the fort to look around but I couldn’t find a way in an I eventually gave up.
10.04.23
Julian
Nice. Finding your way in can be a challenge. Nice toilets and cafe
01.04.23
K
One of the main attractions of the city! Worth visiting! There are bars inside, nice place to grab a beer and hide from hot summer weather.
04.10.22
Veronica
Great place in Livorno, history all over. A place to visit and have a nice aperitif before dinner
05.08.22
Borut
When you get really tired of observing the surrounding buildings, the happenings around the ferry and you get to know (in quotation marks) all the fellow passengers around you, you turn into a historian in the best way. For now, you are interested in.. Read more » the history of surrounding buildings, even though they are extremely boring and timeless... Well, this is a few minutes for your education... although it is further from volunteering... Interesting walls and fort that you should visit when waiting for the ferry. No loss! Just a little history. Nice view of the surrounding buildings. Enjoy your vacation.
29.07.22
Iacopo
Historical landmark in Livorno, equipped for the summer with bars and tapas place. Quite a unique location, and really a remarkable point of view on the city.
29.06.22
Agnieszka
Before your visit by walk you should know that it is really unfriendly place to reach by your feet, especially if you go with your child keeping his/her hand. Even it is historical place every step you can feel that tourists are not welcome. There ar.. Read more »e some “pedestrian zones” only on the road signs - in fact there are some 30 cm lanes along the street mostly used as parking for everything from cars via scooters, bikes ending.
15.05.22
Brian
Very interesting from the outside but best check for opening hours before making the drive and fortress being closed to visitors. Looks like father time is taking it's toll on the construction. Will make a point to revisit when open in the futur.. Read more »e.
30.03.21
Borut
Interesting walls and fort that you should visit when waiting for the ferry. No loss! Just a little history. Nice view of the surrounding buildings. Enjoy your vacation.
15.10.20
Giacomo
Always a fascinating place, with a great view on the port and the surrounding area. The fortress was practically desert, but the access to the Mastio (Keep) was closed.
18.02.20
Sarah
This place is amazing. They are doing a good job of restoring it but much is still preserved. You are allowed to walk through and park for free. It appeared to have a self guided tour you could connect to via a QR code with your phone. Beautiful view.. Read more »s, intriguing passages, and helpful resources with English translation.
30.11.19
Sharon
Lovely place tnw visit in Italy
22.10.19
haj
The look from the top is really nice
18.10.19
Jamseer
It's a very wonderful and comfortable and historical places
24.07.19
Borut
Interesting walls and fort that you should visit when waiting for the ferry. No loss! Just a little history. Nice view of the surrounding buildings. Enjoy your vacation.
13.03.19
Gergely
Fortress stays next to the ferry port giving you nice panorama on the old town too. Nice, worth of climbing up although the maintenance can be improved.