CIV CONFESERCENTI
CIV
Chiavari
Gateway between the Graveglia, Aveto, Fontanabuona and Sturla Valleys
CHIAVARI (GE)
“Le vie del Levante”
The most widely shared hypothesis by scholars on the ancient origin of the name Chiavari is that the name derives from ‘clavaro‘, meaning key.
Chiavari, in fact, thanks to its strategic position, is the key to access the surrounding valleys (val Graveglia, val d’Aveto, val Fontanabuona and valle Sturla).
When visiting Chiavari, be sure to purchase the local specialty: corxetti, disc-shaped pasta stamped with wooden moulds bearing various symbols. You can savour them with pesto or walnut sauce.
In the map of the “Wander, Wonder, Shop” project by Confesercenti, you can search for all the businesses that belong to the 8 CIVs, by name or by product category. You can also explore the individual CIVs and the places of interest in that specific area. There’s a legend below the map to help you figure everything out.
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Useful info
How to reach the CIV
On foot: the main access route is from Piazza Roma, Via Vittorio Veneto, Corso Dante.
Secondary access routes are from Via Entella, Via Magenta, Via Trieste
By bus: The nearest bus stops are in Piazza Roma and Corso Dante
By train: Chiavari Railway Station
By car: The nearest motorway exit is Chiavari for those coming from the west and Lavagna for those coming from the east.
Contacts
CIV CHIAVARI “Le vie del Levante”
Indirizzo: Via Magenta, 6 Chiavari (GE)
Presidente CIV: Simona Sanguineti
Telefono: 0185 043089
Mail: presidenzacivleviedellevante@gmail.com
Things to see
Here is a list of places of interest related to this CIV, which you can explore further on the map above by looking for the icons of reference:
THINGS TO SEE
The old arcades with their shops and old Art Nouveau signs:
As you stroll along Via Martiri della Liberazione, you’ll find an interesting tour beneath the arcades of the buildings. These arcades, now home to elegant shops, are adorned with beautiful Art Nouveau signs. The low arcades and stubby columns create a uniquely charming effect.
Piazza Roma:
In the 19th century, Chiavari was the capital of the province, sparking its urban and architectural development. In 1876, architect Descalzi designed Via Vittorio Veneto, marking the city’s first eastward expansion into the Lawn Region. Piazza Roma was constructed here, with its final design completed by architect Devoti in 1907.
Curiosities
Here is a list of places of interest related to this CIV, which you can explore further on the map above by looking for the icons of reference:
CURIOSITIES
The chiavarina chair:
On Via Parma, Fratelli Levaggi has been crafting the famous chiavarina chair models since 1936. This iconic chair, created by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi.
Museum of the Risorgimento:
In addition to the family trees of Garibaldi, Mazzini, and Bixio, which attest to their Chiavari origins, the museum houses many other intriguing documents. These include autographed letters and 40 original files of La Giovine Italia.
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