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As an important maritime center for the Roman Empire, Genoa would later be put on the map of sea-faring annals forever as the birthplace of Christopher Columbus.
Later, the island became part of the commercial empires of Pisa, Genoa, and the Spanish, and was annexed in 1718 by the dukes of Savoy.
Along the mostly rugged Riviera di Levante east of Genoa, by far the prettiest spot is tiny Portofino, seemingly more fishing and sailing harbor than resort, but look and you’ll find some fine hotels and private villas back in the forest-covered hills.
The picturesque, more rugged coast east of Genoa is known as the Riviera di Levante (Riviera of the Rising Sun), while the coast west to the French border at Ventimiglia is the Riviera di Ponente (Riviera of the Setting Sun), better known for the sandy beaches of its family resorts.
On the west coast, the Italian Riviera curves from San Remo to Viareggio on either side of the venerable port city of Genoa.
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