Portofino
Portofino (; ) is a comune located in the Metropolitan City of Genoa on the Italian Riviera. The town is clustered around its small harbour, and is known for the colourfully painted buildings that line the shore. Since the late 19th century, Portofino has attracted tourism of the European aristocracy and it is now a resort for the world's jet set.
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Portofino is a small Italian town on the Riviera near Genoa that is famous for its picturesque harbor lined with colorful buildings. Since the late 1800s, it has been a popular destination for wealthy and aristocratic visitors, and remains a luxurious resort destination today.
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Key facts
- Italian comune.name
- Portofino
- Italian comune.official_name
- Comune di Portofino
- Italian comune.image_skyline
- Portofino, Italy 2025.jpg
- Italian comune.image_caption
- View of Portofino
- Italian comune.image_shield
- Portofino-Stemma.svg
- Italian comune.image_flag
- Portofino-Bandiera.svg
- Italian comune.region
- Liguria
- Italian comune.metropolitan_city
- Genoa (GE)
- Italian comune.mayor
- Matteo Viacava
- Italian comune.area_total_km2
- 2.53
- Italian comune.population_total
- 379
- Italian comune.population_as_of
- 31 December 2021
Article
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- History
- Main sights
- In popular culture
- Notable residents
- Twin towns
- See also
- References
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Portofino (; ) is a comune located in the Metropolitan City of Genoa on the Italian Riviera. The town is clustered around its small harbour, and is known for the colourfully painted buildings that line the shore. Since the late 19th century, Portofino has attracted tourism of the European aristocracy and it is now a resort for the world's jet set.
==History== Pliny the Elder (AD 23 – AD 79) referred to '''' (Port of the Dolphin) as on the Ligurian coast between Genoa and the Gulf of Tigullio.