travel2holidays: Livigno, Lombardy

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Livigno, Lombardy Italy

Livigno is a town, municipality, and a specially-administered territory in the province of Sondrio, in the Lombardy region of Italy, situated in the Italian Alps, close to the Swiss border. The first inhabitants of Livigno were likely shepherds during the Middle Ages. Early documents referred to this area as Vinea et Vineola. The name may originate from an old German term for "avalanche," a common occurrence in the valley – the most recent avalanche to strike the village was in 1951, resulting in seven fatalities and damage to several homes. Historically, Livigno has always been politically aligned with Bormio's history, despite the often strained relations between the two municipalities, with Bormio being more dominant and populous than Livigno. Until the 1970s, Livigno was primarily a farming village. However, in recent decades, the situation has improved, with Livigno now enjoying a stronger economy and a larger population. Livigno has recently boasted one of Italy's highest birth rates (19.4 births per 1000 residents). The economy of Livigno is primarily based on tourism, both in winter and summer, and its duty-free status, with goods being sold at discounted prices.

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Bolzano (BZO)

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Livigno, Lombardy, Italy

Livigno, Lombardy Italy