This presentation is done by Zenda Laqui as one of her projects on ITALIAN REGIONS in her Italian 11 class (AY 2013-2014) at the University of the Philippines under Prof. Emanuela Adesini.
3. LOCATION
North-Western of Italy
Third smallest region of Italy
Genoa, the capital city
Gallo-Romance language: Language on its own
2 coastlines:
(France to Genoa) = La Riviera di Ponente
(Italian peninsula) = La Riviera di Levante
4 provinces: Imperia, Savona, Genoa, La Spezia
4. ANCIENT LIGURIANS
Settled in the area around 2000 BC
Ligurians flee to the mountains because of the conquer of
Celts and Romans
Resisted Roman expansionism, last tribe to submit to Roman
conquer
Ligurians were farmers, sheperds, hunters
Skilled in stone crafts
Link with land was tied; valued this so much
Belief associated in gods and elements (they would rather
commit suicide that submit to Romans)
Short,lean, nimble, harsh and strong men who could run very
fast and were well-known sailor
5. ANCIENT LIGURIA
Suitable for human setting and was crucial for both trading
and seafaring,
First traded with the Greeks, the Etruscans and the
Carthaginians (adapted customs of civilization life)
Became expert in maritime trade
Extended their influence to Spain and to the centre of Italy
Last tribe to submit to the Romans, but never totally
submitted
Liguria was one of the first places where the people
established the power of local municipalities.
Genoa soon obtained a predominant position and transformed
it in the most powerful Marinaresque Republic in the
Mediterranean Sea
6. LIGURIA
It has an abundance of natural beauty
"Paradise Gulf", "Siren bay", "Bay of silence", "Bay of fair y tales "
Region of vineyards and olive groves that produce excellent extra -
virgin olive oils and quality wines
Flower production represents over 75% of the agriculture sector
7. GENOA
Capital of Liguria
The Por t of Genoa, with a trade volume of 58.6 million tonnes it is
the first por t of Italy and considered as the busiest por t in Italy
Genoa is also known as La Superba, ("the Superb one") and
Dominante dei mari ("the Seas Queen") due to its glorious past
Palazzo Ducale Strada Nuova ("New Street")
8. SMALL TOWNS
SANREMO
Town of Flowers
Italian Music Festival
Municipal Casino: New games, sloth machines, green tables
9. PORTOVENERE
It rises on a peninsula diving into the sea, considered a real
"panoramic miracle" in the Gulf of La Spezia
Included in the UNESCO World Heritage because of its beauty
San Pietro Church
PORTOFINO
LERICI
SARZANA
RECCO
CAMOGLI
VENTIMIGLIA
10. TRADITIONS
Palio del Golfo (Race of the Gulf of La Spezia): Boat race of Liguria
that is held for the manifestation Festa del Mare
Sanremo in Fiore (Blooming Sanremo): Celebration of the Goddess
Flora, organized as a wonder ful parade of coaches all decorated
with fresh flower s.
11. Procession of the Good Friday of Savona: Devoted Christians,
interested tourists and many other people come to see this religious
rite, that is held ever y two year s .
Tor ta dei Fieschi (Fieschi’s Cake): A representation of a wedding
that was supposedly held in 1 230 between Count Opizzo Fiesco and
Bianca de' Bianchi. Wedding did not really happen, so people in this
celebration end up feasting and pretending as if the wedding
happened. Cake is ser ved to ever yone at the end.
12. TOURIST SPOTS
CINQUE TERRE: Par t of UNESCO World Heritage
Corniglia Riomaggiore
Monterosso Manarola Vernazza
al Mare
13. GULF OF THE POETS (Gulf of La Spezia)
Many famous poets, writers and artists spent their holidays or part of their
life in the villages and small towns of this gulf, enchanted by the superb and
peaceful beauty of this earthly paradise.
David Herbert Lawrence, the poet Lord Byron, the writer Percy Bysshe
Shelley, the writer and painter George Sand
Italian writers Petrarca, Montale, Gabriele D’Annunzio and Filippo Tommaso
Marinetti
14. GENOA AQUARIUM
Created by Renzo Piano
Under the sea tour in the largest Italian aquarium; 2 nd largest in the world
15. FAMOUS PEOPLE
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
Born in Genoa, 1451
Italian explorer who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492, hoping to find
a route to India (in order to trade for spices).
He made a total of four trips to the Caribbean and South America during the
years 1492-1504
FABRIZIO DE ANDRÉ
Famous Italian singer and songwriter born in Genoa
16. GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI
He was an extremely important person for the unification of Italy
Dedicated life to fight for freedom
GIUSEPPE MAZZINI
A very active patriot, who fought for the unification of Italy.
The nation had to be: "One, independent, free republic ".
Both fought for the same thing, but of different means.
17. GOFFREDO MAMELI
Played important parts in insurrectional movements and the Risorgimento
(Italian Unification); Served in the army of Garibaldi with Bixio
Author of "Il Canto degli Italiani“, Italian National Anthem
Died at 22 because of a leg injury that got infected
NINO BIXIO
He joined the “Giovane Italia”, a secret political society founded by Mazzini
Became captain under Garibaldi
18. NICCOLÒ PAGANINI
Controversial Genoese violinist, guitarist and composer.
His great virtuosity was considered a mysterious pact with the devil
PAOLO VILLAGGIO
The famous Fantozzi, the cult of Italian cinematography
Created his most famous character Ugo Fantozzi out of his personal
experience when he worked as clerk for the Italsider steel major
19. RENZO PIANO
World wide known architect
Thee work in progress building known all over the world is the Shard London
Bridge, also known as the London Bridge Tower.
It is planed to be finished in 2012, and will be the tallest building in the
United Kingdom, and one of the tallest in Europe.
20. CUISINE
Liguria is the home of extra virgin olive oil
Home of the Mediterranean diet: Olive oil, pasta,
fruit, vegetables, fish, white and red meat, legumes,
and wine
Trenette at Pesto
Wines: Ormeasco, Bianchetta, Albarola
Sea dishes: Fish soups like ciuppin and buridda
Meat dishes: Cima genovese (cold stuffed veal)
21. Torta Pasqualina (Easter pie): Thin pastry stuffed
with greens, cheese and eggs
Fugassa: A soft and thick focaccia covered with
onion slices and olive-oil
Amaretti (Italian macaroons): Traditional desserts
Pandolce Genovese: Sweet christmas bread
Farinata: Flat bread or pancake