VisitingGenoa
For business or pleasure, a trip to discover the ‘Superba
lo spiro
salino che straripa
dai pioli e fa l’oscura primavera
di Sottoripa.
Paese di ferrame e alberature
(Eugenio Montale, ‘Le Occasioni’)
It is said that the first person to call it ‘Superb’ was Francesco Petrarch in one of his ancient travel reports. What is certain is that even today, Genoa is grandiose, imposing, proud.
As one of the most important ports in Europe, Genoa has also greatly influenced Italian culture, giving birth to numerous artists such as Eugenio Montale, Luigi Tenco, Bruno Lauzi, Gino Paoli, Fabrizio De Andrè and Paolo Villaggio and Renzo Piano.
Cosa fare e vedere a Genova
La lanterna
It is unanimously recognised as the symbol of Genoa. It can be reached from the Ferry Terminal with a walk of about 800 metres, along the old walls to the lighthouse.
Breathing in the thick air laden with salt, swollen with odour
A walk through the historic centre of Genoa, a World Heritage Site, is an absolute must. To discover the charm of old Genoa, one has to walk, penetrating the ‘caruggi’, the picturesque alleys of medieval origin, discovering astonished little harmonious squares overlooked by ancient churches.
Galata - Sea Museum in Geno
Da via Luccoli a Via Garibaldi puoi ammirare i sontuosi palazzi nobiliari, dove al tempo della Repubblica, venivano ricevuti ufficialmente i grandi personaggi in visita di Stato che hanno contribuito a diffondere nella cultura europea la fama di Genova. Palazzo Franzone, Palazzo Rosso, Palazzo Bianco, Palazzo Gerolamo Grimaldi, Palazzo Lercari-Parodi, Palazzo Cattaneo-Adorno o Palazzo Doria Tursi sono solo alcuni dei palazzi di Genova, tardo rinascimentali e barocchi, iscritti alla Lista Patrimonio dell’Umanità dell’UNESCO come i “Rolli di Genova”.
Cathedral of St Lawrence
It is easy to notice the city cathedral, which stands out for its Gothic façade in the Genoese style. The interior, divided into three naves, contains countless sculptural and pictorial works, as well as the bones of San Lorenzo.
Journey through knowledge and tast
Visitando Genova, puoi gustare le sue specialità culinarie: la pasta al pesto o la focaccia. Tra i carruggi sono tante le osterie tipiche dove fermarti per conoscere la cucina genovese di cui vanno ricordati i pansotti, la torta pasqualina, la farinata, lo stoccafisso alla genovese, i calamari, le acciughe e le sardine.
The most beautiful photos from the Castelletto esplanade
At sunset time, we recommend you take the lift up to the Spianata Castelletto for panoramic views of the city and the best selfies of your Genoa experience.
There are plenty of other things to do in and around Genoa, such as a stroll along Corso Italia, to the colourful Boccadasse, an authentic fishing village, or a half-day trip to Genoa Nervi , where there is the amazing panoramic walkway over the sea, leading to beautiful public parks.
We cannot list them all here: ask us for advice based on the type of stay you want to make and we will be happy to help you.