Genoa Travel Guide
Ideas and tips for your holiday in Genoa and Ligurian Riviera
Things to see in Genoa
Routes and video tours
Visit Genoa on foot. Unusual itineraries to discover the Old Town, its narrow alleys and its palaces. Nervi and the seaside, the most famous places to visit in Genoa like Strada Nuova, San Lorenzo cathedral, Porto Antico and Aquarium. Here is a wide range of routes connecting the city’s alleys, the city centre and all Genoa’s districts, but also “out-of-town” visits to the villages in the Riviera
What to eat in Genoa
Genoa is famous all over the world for Pesto. This green sauce reaches its best when paired with trofie, gnocchi or lasagna. Talking about pasta, we cannot forget Pansoti with walnuts sauce and Ravioli with “tuccu” sauce. Genoese Focaccia, Recco’s Cheese Focaccia and Farinata are others typical foods, like Stockfish and Genoese Cima
Typical Genoese dishes. Tips and recipes
History of Genoa
Genoa, the old city and the port
The glorious past of the “Superb city”, the Republic and the fascist age, bombardment and post-war real estate speculation. The port and the Lighthouse. A collection of articles discovering the Genoa from the past. A guide to the history of Genoa, streets and palaces, old districts, events and people that left a mark in Genoa’s soul and personality
Strada Nuova and the Palazzi dei Rolli: historical insight
Strada Nuova in Genoa (today via Garibaldi) with its Palazzi dei Rolli is a priceless monument in history and UNESCO World Heritage Site
History of Genoa: via Balbi and Pré district
Via Balbi UNESCO World Heritage Site and very ancient via Pré in the heart of Genoa Old Town
Lighthouse: the Genoa’s symbol
From 1128 the “Lanterna” is the lighthouse of the Port of Genoa. Here you find a wide historical insight
Port of Genoa: history
Genoa has strongly been connected with its port since the beginning of its history. A historical insight of Genoa’s port, discover more
Fascism and World War Two, the1960s and building speculation
The Fascism regime and the bombing in World War II. The process of urban reorganization turns into a real building boom. Historical insight
Old Town, the Dock: historical insight
A wide historical insight of Genoa Old Town. The Dock’s area (Sestiere del Molo), Sottoripa, San Lorenzo Cathedral, Doge’s Palace