The Ligurian village of Portofino still finds itself in the spotlight of the world stage. Pop star Taylor Swift chose to include an explicit reference to the famous coastal town in the song that opens “The Life of a Showgirl”, her twelfth studio album. The song is titled “Elizabeth Taylor” and celebrates the timeless elegance of this jewel overlooking the sea.
In the lyrics, the artist sings: “That view of Portofino was on my mind / When you called me at the Plaza Athénée”. The Italian version of the verse fully conveys the suggestive power of the reference: “I had that view of Portofino in mind / When you called me to the Plaza Athénée”.
The singer’s call to the village represents the second time she has expressed her appreciation for this destination. Previously, it had already created a limited edition vinyl called “Orange Glitter Portofino”, demonstrating the particular relationship that binds it to the Ligurian municipality. The location reconfirms itself as a true muse for artistic creation, musical production and global imagination.
The mention by Taylor Swift goes beyond the simple artistic tribute: it constitutes recognition of the universal character of Portofino, emblem of the elegance of the Mediterranean and of a beauty that is aimed at the whole world.
The municipality of Portofino responded by extending “an official invitation to Taylor Swift to visit the village, so that she can experience firsthand the magic she has chosen to celebrate with her music”.
What to see in Portofino in a weekend
The wonderful Portofino, Portus delphini in Roman times, it was an internationally famous Ligurian town and considered one of the symbols of the Italian “turtleneck”. If you plan to visit it, here’s what you should definitely see:
We leave you with the official video of the song “Elizabeth Taylor”:
