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Genoa (known as Genova in Italian), is the historical port of North Italy, as well as the capital of the Liguria region. Once the busiest city port in Italy and Mediterranean, Genoa today has become a tourist spot for people to trace its long and rich history as a trading center.

Although not as famous as other tourist cities in Italy like Rome or Venice, Genoa is a beautiful ancient port which still owns the old alleyways, pastel-colored terracotta-roofed houses, seaside villas and old churches.

To see Genoa, best place is to begin with the heart of the old city, which includes the area of Piazza Acquaverde for Stazione di Piazza Principe, Piazza della Nunziata, Largo Zecca, Piazza Corvetto, Piazza Caricamento and Caruggi. Note that best way to get through the city is to stroll down the lovely old streets and alleys on foot. Buses are available, but do not rely on the timetable as well as the stops so much. Below are some highlights:

The Old Harbor

The Old Harbor (Porto Antico) located along the promenade, is currently a leisure area with museums, cafes and the biggest Aquarium in Europe.

The Natal House

This is the Natal House of Cristoforo Colombo. Located in Piazza Dante, you would find beautiful scenery around the area.

Spianata Castelletto

Spianata Castelletto is a belvedere where you can have a panoramic view over the city as well as the port.

There are many other museums and church in Genoa that are worth visiting. To just name a few, these are Santa Maria di Castello, The Lanterna (lighthouse) and Boccadasse (fishermen’s quarter), etc.

Practical Info

The Aeroporto di Genova – Cristoforo Colombo has daily flights coming from other European cities. The airport has a shuttle bus (called Volabus) to bring you to city center.   Genoa is also connected with Milan, Turin, Rome, Tuscany, Pisa, Livorno, Florence and Nice in France by Train. Going to Genoa by car is also possible as highway connects the city with most major Italian cities.

From water route, ferries are going to Genoa from Barcelona, as well as from other countries like Malta, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, Morocco and Tunisia.

Visit Genoa, the old port city of North Italy before it loses its ancient beauty.

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