Genoa is the capital of the province of the same name and the region of Liguria. Situated along the coast of the Ligurian Sea, this city stretches for 30 kilometers. Few people know that Genoa is the birthplace of the famous pesto sauce, and that the city is also renowned for its palaces and was a key Mediterranean port in the 16th century, when wealth from the New World was shipped here.

Genoa Attractions
They say that to fully immerse yourself in Genoa, you should begin your exploration of the city from the sea, enjoying the view of the ancient port, especially beautiful at sunset. Then head to the Old Town, which still retains its medieval charm, surrounded by 14th-century defensive walls.

We recommend starting your tour at the Palazzo San Giorgio, located in the historic port. This palace, built in the mid-13th century, is a striking example of Renaissance architecture. Next, take a stroll to the city center, where Piazza Bianchi is located, always the city’s commercial center.

Continuing along Via San Luca, you can reach the Palazzo Spinola di Pellicceria, now home to the National Gallery of Liguria. The gallery’s interior walls are decorated in Baroque style, and inside you can see expensive and valuable furniture, as well as beautiful Albisola ceramics. The Gallery of Mirrors is especially attractive.

Via Garibaldi is one of the most famous in Italy; in Genoa, in the 16th century, the local nobility lived here.

Genoa is the birthplace of many famous figures, such as Christopher Columbus, Giuseppe Mazzini, Nicolo Paganini, Fabrizio de André, and others. In the early 2010s, a new museum opened to visitors: the submarine “Nazzario Sauro”, decommissioned from the Italian Navy and transferred to the Galata Maritime Museum.