Holidays in Genoa
Visit Genoa
If you like history:
Historical center is one of the biggest in Europe with the famous “caruggi” a sort of labyrinth of the narrow streets.
-Rolli’s Palace (such as Palazzo Rosso and Palazzo Bianco or Spinola Palace) palaces of the antique Republic of Genoa part of UNESCO from 1500. Starting from Via Garibaldi.
-Prince Palace - Andrea Doria Palace built in 1529
-Historycal barber shop from 1882 (FAI properties)
-De Ferrari Square and Ducale Palace, where there are always exhibitions
Historical center is one of the biggest in Europe with the famous “caruggi” a sort of labyrinth of the narrow streets.
-Rolli’s Palace (such as Palazzo Rosso and Palazzo Bianco or Spinola Palace) palaces of the antique Republic of Genoa part of UNESCO from 1500. Starting from Via Garibaldi.
-Prince Palace - Andrea Doria Palace built in 1529
-Historycal barber shop from 1882 (FAI properties)
-De Ferrari Square and Ducale Palace, where there are always exhibitions
Chearches:
San Lorenzo, Genoa cathedral in the hystorical centre and the most important Genoa's church
San Matteo, a smaller church but very nice, in the hystorical centre
Great view:
Genoa lighthouse - Lanterna di Genoa is the simbol of the city and you will enjoy the wonderful view from there
Alberti's Castle: a eclectic residence and a very interesting musuem combining fantastic panoramic views of the city , erected between 1886 and 1892
Spianata Castelletto: a free place to see a wondeful view of the city in Castelletto area
Bigo in the old Harbour: a panoramic lift that rotates at 360° on Porto Antico di Genova. Bigo was designed by architect Renzo Piano to offer you an amazing aerial view of one of the largest historical centres of Europe, rich of art.
Entertainment:
The Old Harbour is big area of the old port now full of restourants (such as Eataly). There you can find the Acquarium (the biggest display of aquatic biodiversity in europe) and a very old galleon.
Walking during a sunny day:
Forti di Genova and The Zecca-Righi funicular
Corso Italia: a long walking by see
Special places you can't miss:
Genova Boccadasse, a little town in the city by the see with a lot of restaurants, bar and focaccia
Genova Nervi and the long walking by the see: far from traffic, the Anita Garibaldi Promenade runs along the cliff for about 2 Km, from the ancient harbour up to Capolungo village.
Theather/Opera:
Carlo Felice's aperitif: a series of event of the sunday morning at Carlo Felice, an alternative who don't want to see the opera but want to see the theather and listen music eating an aperitif.
TELL US WHICH THE BEST PLACE YOU LIKE IN GENOA!
San Lorenzo, Genoa cathedral in the hystorical centre and the most important Genoa's church
San Matteo, a smaller church but very nice, in the hystorical centre
Great view:
Genoa lighthouse - Lanterna di Genoa is the simbol of the city and you will enjoy the wonderful view from there
Alberti's Castle: a eclectic residence and a very interesting musuem combining fantastic panoramic views of the city , erected between 1886 and 1892
Spianata Castelletto: a free place to see a wondeful view of the city in Castelletto area
Bigo in the old Harbour: a panoramic lift that rotates at 360° on Porto Antico di Genova. Bigo was designed by architect Renzo Piano to offer you an amazing aerial view of one of the largest historical centres of Europe, rich of art.
Entertainment:
The Old Harbour is big area of the old port now full of restourants (such as Eataly). There you can find the Acquarium (the biggest display of aquatic biodiversity in europe) and a very old galleon.
Walking during a sunny day:
Forti di Genova and The Zecca-Righi funicular
Corso Italia: a long walking by see
Special places you can't miss:
Genova Boccadasse, a little town in the city by the see with a lot of restaurants, bar and focaccia
Genova Nervi and the long walking by the see: far from traffic, the Anita Garibaldi Promenade runs along the cliff for about 2 Km, from the ancient harbour up to Capolungo village.
Theather/Opera:
Carlo Felice's aperitif: a series of event of the sunday morning at Carlo Felice, an alternative who don't want to see the opera but want to see the theather and listen music eating an aperitif.
TELL US WHICH THE BEST PLACE YOU LIKE IN GENOA!