Sant'Olcese: Rifugio Lorefice - Mignanego - Campomorone - Monte Figogna - Shrine of Our Lady of the Guard - Piani di Praglia

Few communities in Liguria have a history as closely tied to pork curing as Sant'Olcese. Set in the wooded upper Val Polcevera behind Genoa, the municipality spreads across slopes and small settlements shaped by the Sardorella stream, a tributary of the Polcevera. Its best-known local product is Salame di Sant'Olcese, a traditional garlic-seasoned pork salami that remains central to the area's food identity. The narrow-gauge Genoa–Casella Railway also serves Sant'Olcese, linking these inland hills with Genoa's urban edge. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Sant'Olcese relates to Liguria's inland surroundings.

Liguria is best known within Italy for the Cinque Terre, five historic coastal villages set above the Ligurian Sea. This narrow north-western region runs between the sea and the Ligurian Alps and Apennines, giving it a densely settled coastline, steep terraces and compact inland valleys. Genoa, its capital, developed as one of the Mediterranean’s great maritime powers; its old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The region is also closely associated with pesto alla Genovese, traditionally made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, cheese and olive oil. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Liguria.

Among the countries of southern Europe, Italy stands out for its Mediterranean coastline and cities marked by the legacy of ancient Rome. The Alps form its northern frontier, while the Apennines run down the peninsula and the Po crosses the broad plain of the north. Rome’s Colosseum and Roman Forum recall the ancient empire; Florence is closely associated with the Renaissance, and Venice is built across a lagoon on the Adriatic. Food changes markedly between regions, from olive-oil cooking in the south to rice dishes in the Po Valley. Sicily and Sardinia add distinct island identities to a country whose regions retain strong local character. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Italy’s coasts, cities and mountains.