Liguria
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![Map of ancient Liguria, between the river Var and Magra.](/Images/godic/202501/24/La_Ligurie_de_Mercator_15762854.jpg")
![Map of Roman Liguria, between the river Var and Magra.](/Images/godic/202501/24/Regio_IX_Liguria2854.jpg")
Liguria (Italian pronunciation: [liˈɡuːrja], Ligurian:Ligûria; English: Ligury /ˈlɪɡjᵿri/ LIG-ew-ree or LIG-yə-ree) is a coastal region of north-western Italy, with capital Genoa. The region is popular with tourists for its beaches, towns, and cuisine.