The attractive and heritage-rich port city of Livorno lies on the west coast of Tuscany, 20 kilometres from Pisa and a 2.25-hour plane trip from London. The city is home to an extraordinary array of historic attractions, including the impressive crumbling Fortezza Vecchia, a 16th-century fort close to the waterfront offering some superb views of the port. Many visitors use Livorno as a base from which to visit the famous leaning tower of Pisa, only 35 minutes’ drive away. Nature enthusiasts and hikers should walk the Viale Italia coastal route, to see stunning views of the beaches, coves, headlands and the Tyrrhenian Sea, as well as the mighty castle at Cala del Leone. Make sure to spend a day on the canals of the Nuova Venice area, and a morning sampling the area’s freshest culinary delights at the Mercato Centrale.