Genoa
Italy · Liguria · 20 m
Description
Genoa (Genova) is the historic capital of Liguria and a traditional port city nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the Apennine Mountains. The city is known for its vast historic center with narrow medieval caruggi, the magnificent Palazzi dei Rolli, the lively Porto Antico, and its distinctive maritime atmosphere. Genoa combines the legacy of its past as a powerful maritime republic with Italian lifestyle, Ligurian cuisine, and modern urban life. As the home of pesto and focaccia, with the picturesque bay of Boccadasse and its location on the Ligurian coast, Genoa is considered a fascinating gateway to the Italian Riviera.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – June
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Aquarium of Genoa (Europe's largest)
- Via Garibaldi & Palazzi dei Rolli (UNESCO)
- Old Town & Caruggi
- Porto Antico & Bigo Panoramic Lift
- Piazza De Ferrari
- Cathedral of San Lorenzo
- Boccadasse Fishing Village
- Spianata di Castelletto & City Panorama
- Galata Maritime Museum & Submarine Nazario Sauro
- Musei di Strada Nuova
- Royal Palace of Genoa
- Genoese Pesto, Focaccia & Farinata
- Lanterna di Genova
- Porta Soprana & Medieval City Walls
- Christopher Columbus House
- Nervi & Passeggiata Anita Garibaldi
- Villa del Principe
- Zecca–Righi Funicular & Hill Views
Getting there
- Airports:
- GOA
- Train stations:
- Genova Brignole, Brignole, Martinez
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry