Timeless Liguria: 17 gems, from Art Nouveau cafés to legendary hotels where time has stood still.
Italy’s historic establishments are not merely commercial ventures, but spaces where time has left its mark on the décor, recipes and illustrious gatherings. As key players in the country’s cultural and social life for over seventy years, these places represent a living heritage that must be protected and promoted.
In this context, Liguria presents a figure that gives pause for thought: with 17 Locali, the region still has ample scope for growth compared with other areas in the North, and the most recent addition, dating back to 2013, represents a starting point on which to build new opportunities. A gap spanning over a decade, marked also by the closure of numerous Locali Storici, which have left deep scars on the region’s urban and cultural fabric.
The following article provides a comprehensive overview of the situation in Liguria: figures, comparisons with other regions and, above all, the stories of the local establishments that still today preserve extraordinary tales of flavour, art and memory. A precious heritage that deserves our attention before time renders it irreversible.