Genoa

Genoa

Genoa is a port city located in northern Italy,

known for being the birthplace of Christopher Columbus. It was an important city-state with a huge merchant fleet, protected by one of the most powerful navies in the Mediterranean. The busy port of Genoa, is very important to the local economy, the port is an attraction in the city such as the Palazzo Ducale, Palazzo Real (Royal Palace) and the Palazzo San Giorgio. The most beautiful square in Genoa is probably Piazza de Ferrari. Do not miss the St. Lawrence Cathedral, the stone-built twin towers and the Via Garibaldi, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Genoa is the largest city in Liguria, is an excellent starting point to go to Portofino, Cinque Terre and San Remo. Hotels in Genoa

What to visit in Genoa: St Lawrence Cathedral; Palazzo San Giorgio; Palazzo Ducale (Doge’s Palace); Via Garibaldi; Piazza de Ferrari; Aquarium; Sea Museum; Palazzo Reale (Royal Palace); La Lanterna;

Restaurants in Genoa

• Le Cantine Squarciafico
• Tiflis Italian Georgian Restaurant
• Trattoria dell’Acciughetta
• Le Cicale
• Il Masetto
• Indarsena Oyster Bar
• Zeffirino
• Il Veliero
• Ugo e Uga

Transports in Genoa

Genoa Cristoforo Colombo (GOA): There are flights to/from Italian and European cities. The bus number 100 (Volabus) connects the airport to the city centre.

By train: There are train connections to several Italian cities and to Nice in France.

By boat: Genoa is one of the main cruise stop of the Mediterranean.

By  bus: There are buses to/from other Italian cities and also to/from some French cities.

 Map of Genoa

Map of Genoa

Where is Genoa on Map of Italy

Where is Genoa on Map of Italy