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Quiz about The Beauties of Liguria
Quiz about The Beauties of Liguria

The Beauties of Liguria Trivia Quiz


Located in the North-West of Italy, along the Mediterranean Sea, Liguria is known as the region Cristoforo Colombo hailed from. But there is more to it: come and discover!

A multiple-choice quiz by vale70. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
vale70
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
181,379
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Question 1 of 10
1. We'll start our trip from the Western side, the "Riviera di Ponente". Just next to the border with France, we find a unique complex of caves, inhabited since the Paleolithic. What is their name? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. After visiting the caves and their museum, we come to some wonderful gardens, where Mediterranean flora stands side by side with exotic plants. Where are we? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. We now go eastward, towards Sanremo, famous for its flowers and song festival. But instead of stopping there, we move away from the sea, heading to a place that is known as the "witch village". Where are we? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Having survived the witches, we go back to the sea and move eastward. We pass Imperia and Savona, two of Liguria's main towns, and come to a small town that produces famous ceramics. Where are we? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. "A city of marble, with gardens full of roses. A beauty that tears the soul". Thus wrote Gustave Flaubert in 1845. To which city did he refer these words? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. We keep on going eastward, thus exploring the "Riviera di Levante". And we come to a tiny village, nested in a wonderful natural harbour where the sea has a special blue-green colour. The Romans called it Portus Delphini: what is the current name? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Being tired of seeing the sea, we decide it's time to ski. But can we really do it in Liguria?


Question 8 of 10
8. We continue our eastward journey, till we arrive in Monterosso. This is the largest of five lovely villages, well-known for their wonderful landscape and tasty wine. What site am I talking about? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. After relaxing in Monterosso, we continue our journey. Going further eastward, we come to the Southern end of Liguria, close to the border with Tuscany. The most important Roman site in Liguria awaits for us there, and its name is... Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. After this immersion in nature and culture, we probably feel slightly hungry. Among the following edibles, which one is not a product of Liguria? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. We'll start our trip from the Western side, the "Riviera di Ponente". Just next to the border with France, we find a unique complex of caves, inhabited since the Paleolithic. What is their name?

Answer: Balzi Rossi

The Balzi Rossi were inhabited since prehistory. Their name ("rossi" means red) comes from the colour of the caves' walls. First excavated in the late XIX century, they contain burial sites, sculptures, wall paintings, and numerous objects of everyday life. Grotta del Genovese is in Sicily, in the marvellous island of Levanzo, and it also has prehistoric paintings.

The Caves of Frasassi are in central Italy, in the Marche region, while the Caves of Castellana are in Southern Italy, in Puglia.
2. After visiting the caves and their museum, we come to some wonderful gardens, where Mediterranean flora stands side by side with exotic plants. Where are we?

Answer: Villa Hanbury

The gardens of Villa Hanbury were created in the XIX century by Thomas Hanbury, a wealthy Englishman who apparently had become rich in China. They include plants from all over the world, in the number of about six thousand! The Boboli Gardens are in Florence, while Villa Borghese is in Rome, and the Nervi park is in Genoa.
3. We now go eastward, towards Sanremo, famous for its flowers and song festival. But instead of stopping there, we move away from the sea, heading to a place that is known as the "witch village". Where are we?

Answer: Triora

In 1588, several women from Triora were put on trial and condemned as witches, since they had allegedly caused a famine. Besides visiting the museum that commemorates the event, you can also see the beautiful Medieval village and the water-mills nearby. In case you are a fan of escargots, a snail fair is held in September in the surroundings.
4. Having survived the witches, we go back to the sea and move eastward. We pass Imperia and Savona, two of Liguria's main towns, and come to a small town that produces famous ceramics. Where are we?

Answer: Albisola

Ceramics started being produced in Albisola since at least the end of the XV century, and it still is one of the town's main industries. Many examples of monochrome and polychrome manufacts can be found in the local museum, or bought in the numerous shops. Albisola also boasts very nice beaches.
5. "A city of marble, with gardens full of roses. A beauty that tears the soul". Thus wrote Gustave Flaubert in 1845. To which city did he refer these words?

Answer: Genova

He was indeed talking about Genoa, the capital city of Liguria. With a population of around 650.000, Genoa is one of the largest cities in Italy and one of the busiest harbours in Europe. Besides a large and well-preserved Medieval centre, it boasts many Renaissance and Baroque buildings. Traditionally a city of merchants, financiers and sailors, it was one of the four ancient "Maritime Republics". Genoa is among the European Capitals of Culture in 2004: a good moment to visit it!
6. We keep on going eastward, thus exploring the "Riviera di Levante". And we come to a tiny village, nested in a wonderful natural harbour where the sea has a special blue-green colour. The Romans called it Portus Delphini: what is the current name?

Answer: Portofino

Portofino is renowned for its "piazzetta" (small square, literally), flanked by colourful buildings that were originally inhabited by fishermen, and are now home to the jet-set. The church and the lighthouse are also very beautiful. You can trek on the surrounding hills, among old trees and unspoilt nature. Camogli, Santa Margherita and Chiavari are towns on the Riviera di Levante; all of them are very charming and well worth a visit.
7. Being tired of seeing the sea, we decide it's time to ski. But can we really do it in Liguria?

Answer: yes

Although the region is chiefly famous for its coast, it is indeed possible to go skiing there. Liguria is rich in mountains, where the landscape is strikingly different from the coast: in little more than one hour by car, one is transported from the warm seashore to the cold snow! Ligurian ski resorts are Alberola, Monesi, S. Stefano d'Aveto and Colle Melosa.
8. We continue our eastward journey, till we arrive in Monterosso. This is the largest of five lovely villages, well-known for their wonderful landscape and tasty wine. What site am I talking about?

Answer: Cinque Terre

Cinque Terre, of course. The "Five Lands" are Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. Terraces created over the centuries to plant vines (Cinque Terre wine, Sciacchetrà, is rightly famous), colourful houses and narrow cobbled roads characterise the area. The "Lands" are part of a national park, which offers many trekking paths with breath-taking views.
9. After relaxing in Monterosso, we continue our journey. Going further eastward, we come to the Southern end of Liguria, close to the border with Tuscany. The most important Roman site in Liguria awaits for us there, and its name is...

Answer: Luni

Luni, from which the fascinating Tuscan region of Lunigiana takes its name, is in fact very close to the border with Tuscany. Its strategic location made it a Roman settlement since the II century AD, particularly because it gave easy access to the marble caves of Carrara.

It is still possible to see the remains of the Roman town and amphitheatre, and to visit the related museum. Portovenere, Lerici and Tellaro are charming little towns on the coast, close to La Spezia. Portovenere and Lerici are especially famous because the poets Byron and Shelley sojourned there.
10. After this immersion in nature and culture, we probably feel slightly hungry. Among the following edibles, which one is not a product of Liguria?

Answer: Grana

Grana cheese is a typical product of Emilia-Romagna. On the contrary, pansotti, focaccia and pesto are absolutely Ligurian. Pansotti are a kind of triangle-shaped stuffed pasta, served with walnut sauce. Focaccia is a sort of white pizza bread (very tasty!). Pesto is a sauce made of Ligurian basil, with garlic, pine seeds and cheese. Olive oil is another famous product of the region. Buon appetito!
Source: Author vale70

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