Cipressa
Cipressa is best known in Liguria for the Cipressa climb, a regular late-race test in the Milan–Sanremo cycling classic. The municipality rises from the Ligurian Sea on the Riviera di Ponente, where terraced olive groves and compact settlements occupy the slopes above the coast. The 5.6-kilometre ascent has entered cycling lore because it comes shortly before the final run toward Sanremo, though it is not the route’s last climb. Inland, the hamlet of Lingueglietta retains a medieval core, including the fortified church of San Pietro. Coastal roads, cultivated terraces and older hill settlements give Cipressa its distinctly western Ligurian character, long connected with olive growing.
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Cipressa straddles a ridge above the Ligurian Sea in western Liguria, a position that has long connected this compact hill settlement with the coast and olive-growing slopes below. It belongs to the Riviera di Ponente, where terraces, Mediterranean vegetation and closely built historic centres shape the land between sea and mountains. Cipressa is especially familiar to cycling followers for the Cipressa climb, a late ascent on the Milan–San Remo classic whose summit can affect the race before the final run towards Sanremo. Discover how Cipressa belongs to the wider Ligurian coast by browsing webcams nearby.
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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.
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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.
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