Levanto is the gateway to the region of Cinque Terre, five romantic villages on Italy’s western coast of Liguria. The interior of the Early Gothic-columned basilica of Sant’ Andrea has the characteristics of its Genoese models. The Piazza Cavour is at the centre and the Loggia Del Comune is reminiscent of the city’s mediaeval history. ..

It is hardly surprising that these superb and totally fascinating coastal villages have been designated as a World Heritage Site.’!