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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Genoa: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Genoa
- Genoa (Genóva in Italian) is Italy's largest port today, with a long history of maritime strength dating back to the 10th century, when it overcame rival Pisa.
- The marble palaces that earned the city the nickname La Superba reflect the wealth that poured into the city in the 16th and 17th centuries.
- The city's most prominent tourist attractions are the historic aristocratic palaces, which are more numerous and magnificent here than anywhere else in Italy.
- Along the waterfront, in the maze of steep streets and lanes of the old sailors' quarter, which radiate out from the Porto Vecchio (old harbour), you get a feeling of how the city must have felt at its peak of sea power.
- The Aquarium and the Maritime Museum, which bring seagoing adventures to life for youngsters, are two of Genoa's top family attractions.
- The sea has long played an important role in Genoa's life, and the harbour now houses many of the city's most famous tourist attractions and activities.
- Visit the streets and squares around Piazza de Ferrari, Piazza Matteotti, Via Dante, and Via XX Settembre if you have time.
- But keep in mind that what appears to be close on the map may be a lengthy hike distant.
- Genoa is a vertical city, rising steeply from its harbor's arc to the Apennine mountains' lower slopes.
- International Airport: Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
- Population: 677,000
- Currency: Euro
- Time: UTC+1
- Driving side: Right
- Main Electricity: 230 V
- Official Language: Genoese
- Religion: Roman Catholicism
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Genoa
- Santa Margherita Ligure Day Trip
- Take a boat ride or a harbour tour.
- Even if none of the palaces are open for tours, Piazza Ferrari is worth visiting.
- Genoa's is part of a sprawling waterfront "Edutainment" complex that may take days to completely explore.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Genoa
- Genoa has a wide range of average temperatures.
- With the exception of a few frigid weeks in the winter, temperatures are pleasant most of the year, with little risk of precipitation.
- When compared to other tourist spots throughout the world, the area is quite temperate (in the 58th percentile for pleasant weather).
- August, September, and July are the warmest months in Genoa.
- Late June is the hottest season of the year, with highs above 85°F (29.4°C) and temperatures seldom dropping below 74.9°F (23.8°C) at night.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Genoa
Piazza De Ferrari
- The Piazza De Ferrari, located in the Molo sector of Genoa's old town, is one of the city's most important landmarks and provides a variety of sights.
- The big ornate fountain, which has a succession of water jets that pour into a central basin and makes a stunning symmetrical pattern and cascade of water, is the Piazza's main feature.
- A number of prominent structures surround the fountain, including the Doges' Palace, the Carlo Felice Theatre, the Genoa stock exchange, and the Duke of Galleria's Palace.
- Admire the many buildings and 19th century architecture, toss a coin into the fountain or site, and observe the residents at work.
Porta Soprana
- Genoa is noted for its once-vast city walls, which were expanded over time and encircled much of the city, making them the longest city walls in Italy.
- The Porta Soprana gatehouse and towers, which were formerly part of this bygone territory, still survive today.
- These two towers are plainly visible from many sections of the city and are only a short walk from the Piazza De Ferrari.
- The two circular towers flanking the arched entryway are capped with crenulations and provide a great photo opportunity.
Piazza Matteotti
- Despite its proximity to the Piazza De Ferrari, the Piazza Matteotti is a beautiful place in its own right, with a variety of historical buildings and views.
- Doges Palace, a genuinely luxurious palace enclosed by a series of stone columns, is at one end of the square, while the magnificent San Lorenzo Cathedral sits at the other.
- Furthermore, marketplaces are frequently conducted here, and haggling with the locals can result in a great deal.
- Finally, there is the Church of Saint Ambrogio, a magnificent structure with an intricate interior.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Genoa Off the Beaten Track
San Lorenzo Cathedral
- The church of San Lorenzo, also known as Genoa Cathedral, is a magnificent structure that is sometimes neglected.
- The building is evocative of Florence Cathedral, with a striped marble and stone front façade. The colours are stunning, with greens, pinks, blacks, and whites.
- This church, built in 1118, has stood for hundreds of years and boasts an awe-inspiring interior.
- The inside ceiling is richly embellished with frescos and vibrantly coloured artwork.
- The pink marble columns also wonderfully frame the centre altar.
- There are also some great paintings, like as Lazzaro Tavarone's The Martyrdom of St. Lawrence.
Genoa Maritime Museum
- Genoa was a prominent naval force from the 16th through the 19th centuries, so it's only natural that the city has one of Europe's largest maritime museums.
- This museum, which has four levels of historical treasures, reconstructions, and exhibitions, is a fascinating and informative location.
- One room houses a collection of globes and atlases from various eras, while another houses a recreated galley ship.
- Rooms on the second floor, on the other hand, display shipwreck replicas and a variety of naval instruments.
- In addition, an Italian military submarine is docked nearby, and excursions of this magnificent warship are available.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Genoa Culture and Traditions
- Genoa witnessed rapid urbanisation, adopting the role of industrial and port centre within the Genoa, Milan, and Turin industrial triangle.
- Genoa's population doubled in the 1960s compared to the first half of the century.
- Yet, in the 1980s, when the old development model based on massive, state-sponsored industries became less relevant, its place as the great industrial city was jeopardised.
- Genoa's port has reclaimed its place as one of the Mediterranean's most important port cities.
- The Old Port, restored by Renzo Piano in 1992, has been transformed into a tourist magnet, the driving force behind a new tourism sector that has engulfed the entire city.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Genoa: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Genovese Pesto
#Food
- Pesto is said to have originated in Genoa. That reality is easy to overlook until you try Pesto in Genoa.
- It's made from scratch with Genovese basil and pine nuts, as well as Ligurian extra virgin olive oil, and tastes nothing like the store-bought version back home.
- It's fragrant, green, and warm, like the Mediterranean. Pesto pasta (Trofie al pesto is a local specialty) or pesto pizza are both excellent choices.
- The latter is extremely popular in Genoa, and can be found in Trattorias all around the city.
- The contrast of green pesto paste on a typical thin-crust pizza foundation is appealing.
- Take a deep breath of the pizza scent and dig in.
The Best Sandwich of your Life
#Food
- Once you try the sandwiches at THE Gran Ristoro, a Genovese institution, you'll understand why we used hyperbole.
- A sandwich here is unlike any other you've ever had.
- Personalize your sandwich by selecting from a wide range of meats, cheeses, and garnishes.
- The Italian proprietors are eager to assist you, and their passion is contagious.
- This one is worth its weight in gold—or should we say proscuitto—at just under €5.
Rosa’s Gelatos
#Food
- Choose a scoop (or two?) of smooth and creamy Italian gelato to finish your meal.
- In Genoa, finding a Gelateria is simple, however we recommend looking for "Profumo Di Rosa."
- It's well worth the extra effort because the proprietor (Rosa) is incredibly nice, speaks five languages, and makes the best gelato in Genoa (or so we think!).
- The mimosa chocolate, apple-cinnamon, and pistachio flavours are all worth trying. Rosa's sorbet is lactose intolerant/vegan friendly.
Serravalle Designer Outlet
#Fashion
- Serravalle Designer Outlet, in the immediate neighbourhood of Genoa, may appeal to budget travellers.
- This store is a full-fledged shopping mall.
- You may find clothing, shoes, and accessories from world-renowned designers in its various galleries.
- Here, high-quality brand goods are available all year at savings of up to 70%. La Perla shop, where a gorgeous set of undergarments can be purchased for only 20 euros, will appeal to ladies.
- Pal Zileri, an excellent men's shoe store with pricing starting at 15 euros, is also nearby.
Scotch house store
#Fashion
- Scotch House Store is a good option for men who want to update their wardrobe with new fashionable products.
- It has a large selection of classic clothing.
- Despite the high cost of goods, the store always has a large number of consumers.
- All of the objects on display are of excellent quality.
- Customers will be able to select comfortable everyday wear as well as a new professional suit for work.
Genova Righi Adventure Park
#Fun
- This adventure park, located on the hills above Genoa and accessible via a comfortable cable car, features 10 paths and 70 platforms suspended between 300 trees, fast descents with pulleys to leap from one to another, Tibetan bridges, balancing tests with safety nets, steel cables, ropes, and ladders.
- The Cip&Ciop route is designed exclusively for children aged 3 to 6, with custom harnesses and helmets.
- In the summer, the site may be enjoyed at night, perhaps after a BBQ in the well-prepared woods, thanks to special helmets equipped with a powerful front illumination provided by the park, which can be worn while flying with the firefly.
Frasassi Avventura
#Fun
- Exciting excursions through wires stretched above the river, steep pulley descents, rickety Tibetan bridges, and tightrope walks along steel cables await you in the lush greenery of the Gola della Rossa and Frasassi Regional Natural Park near Ancona.
- The theme park is being built along the banks of the Sentino River, not far from the stunning Frasassi Caves, underground karst caverns that are well worth a visit to start off an adventure in intimate contact with nature.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Genoa: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- In the majestic esoteric park of Villa Durazzo Pallavicini, discover the wonder within you! Pegli's Pallavicini Park was constructed between 1840 and 1846.
- It is an amazing example of an Italian and European romantic historical garden, designed by architect Michele Canzio at the request of Marquis Ignazio Alessandro Pallavicini.
- The theatrical layout of this garden, which spans 8 hectares of hills and includes esoteric and Masonic intricacies, makes each visit a historical, cultural, and botanical experience steeped in meditation, philosophy, and panoramic views.
- We are in the Aveto Nature Park, one of the region's richest areas of biodiversity, a land to be discovered, admired, and enjoyed throughout its valleys.
- We are in a corner of Liguria far from the stereotypes of the Riviera, protected by mountains and surrounded by lush forests, dotted with villages rich in history.
- The Graveglia Valley transitions fast from olive trees and vineyards to beech forests and plateaus with stunning views of the sea, going through little settlements with antique stone buildings.
- With its chestnut and hazelnut forests, meadows, and mountain refuges, the Sturla Valley is home to herds of wild horses, the sole example of horses who are totally self-sufficient.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Genoa Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- The Supernova Festival, one of the region's most important musical events, takes place around the end of April.
- Porto Antico is the venue, and music will be played nonstop throughout the festival.
- Both prominent artists and those who have yet to make a reputation for themselves on the Italian stage can be seen (and, of course, heard) among the musicians.
- Nonetheless, the event is worth seeing even if simply to learn about different musical styles.
- Everyone can discover music to their preference, whether it's electronic music, indie rock, pop punk, or hip-hop.
- The Suq Festival takes place in Porto Antico in mid-June.
- This is a cultural exchange event that allows visitors to immerse themselves in a particular culture through shows, meet-and-greets, seminars, and debates.
- Aside from that, guests can sample foods from other countries.
- Because the festival is so diverse, it is suggested for everyone interested in learning more about not only Genoese culture, but also other civilizations and discovering something new in art.
- It's difficult to walk away from the festival without having had a good time.
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