Livorno, the longest summer in the world is the name of the programme of spectacular, cultural, tourist and sports events planned in the Tuscan city up to
December 2022. With over 500 scheduled events, and others likely to be added, as well as eight exhibitions, the project spans the four seasons of the year: starting in Spring, going into full swing in Summer and continuing through Autumn and Winter.
‘We propose Livorno for Italian City of Culture 2023’
"This infinite summer actually started on 19 March when Livorno turned 416 years old, as it was 1606 when Grand Duke Ferdinand elevated it to the rank of city,” said Eugenio Giani, president of the Tuscany region. “A summer celebrated in what is perhaps the most modern of the historic Tuscan cities and that today is a hub of aggregation, entertainment, and sociability, thanks also to the spirit of openness that the sea and the port give it, impacting on the way we create culture. This is why I will propose to Mayor Salvetti that next year Livorno be elected Italian City of Culture.”
Over 500 events and great food
"We chose the slogan The Longest Summer in the World - added Leghorn’s mayor Luca Salvetti – because from April to December our city will host over 500 events, ranging from culture to entertainment, concerts, exhibitions, and great food. Two important features of Leghorn's summer are worth mentioning: the way the different city boroughs will become more livable thanks to the events being organized, and sport.”
In September 3 days of events dedicated to paralympic sport
Livorno is universally recognized as a city of sport (it holds the highest number of Olympic medals of all Italy’s cities) and sport can be a way to attract tourists and visitors. Among the many sporting events two stand out: the rowing and the September Strabilianti, a three-day event dedicated to paralympic sport.”
