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: This rugged, colorful coast is the setting for the story of Portorosso , the fictional village in the film Luca . While Portorosso isn't real, it was directly inspired by the real-life charm of Cinque Terre , where colorful houses cling to cliffs and life revolves around the sea.

One of the most evocative stories is found in , a narrow, crescent-shaped region in northwest Italy known as the "Italian Riviera". italian region

: The region’s survival story is also told through its food. In its capital, Genoa , the world-famous pesto alla Genovese was born, using the fragrant basil that thrives in the salty sea air. Share Your Italian Story: “Italy Chose Me” : This rugged, colorful coast is the setting