View of the Venezia Nuova

From this viewpoint, one can admire the Venezia Nuova district, one of the most characteristic of Livorno. It originated in the 1930s of the 17th century and developed between the late 17th and early 18th centuries, also thanks to the demolition of almost half of the Fortezza Nuova (from 1690) for urban expansion.

The district became the home of the merchants of the Nations, who built elegant palaces used as bases for trade. The ditches, bridges, and docks connected to the sea give the district a similar appearance to Venice, from which the name is derived.

Dominating the view is the octagonal tambour of the church of Santa Caterina da Siena (the “dome”), a baroque masterpiece begun in 1720, about 50 meters high, and completed in the mid-18th century. Inside the church, precious works are preserved, including a large altarpiece by Giorgio Vasari.