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What you are reading: Portofino, Italy Travel Guide This Weekend
Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
- Question: What is notable about Italy's coastline?
- Answer: Italy is a country with a very long coastline and many lovely seafront resort towns and beaches.
- Question: What makes Portofino stand out among Italy's coastal cities?
- Answer: Of all the many beautiful coastal cities in Italy, Portofino stands out above the rest.
- Question: Where is Portofino located?
- Answer: Portofino is located within the Metropolitan City of Genoa on the Italian Riviera, in the northwestern part of the country.
- Question: What is the history of Portofino?
- Answer: Portofino is an old fishing village that has grown and developed over time into one of Italy's favorite resort locations.
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