A glance at place names reveals how important metal-working is in Liguria. Its ancient roots lie both in the Apennine Mountains as in Genoa, where Piazza Campetto was once the Piazza of the Blacksmiths, and Via di Scurreria, the medieval alleyway where shields were forged. Today traditional wrought-iron work and ornamental metal have been given the regional “Artigiani In Liguria” seal of guarantee, and are further enriched by new forms and new functions that reflect innovative design criteria.