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Genoa

Genoa

9 landmarks Day trips: 2 38 restaurants 27 parking spots

Genoa is the largest city in Liguria and one of the most important historic port cities on the Mediterranean. Its old town, magnificent Renaissance palaces, vibrant harbor, and rich maritime tradition make it an excellent starting point for exploring the Ligurian coast, including Portofino and Cinque Terre.

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What to watch out for

June 24, 2027

Saint John the Baptist — Genoa's Patron Saint Day

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Closures of institutions and shops are possible on that date.

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Cattedrale di San Lorenzo

Cattedrale di San Lorenzo

church / cathedral

A 12th-century Genoese cathedral with a facade in black-and-white stripes characteristic of Ligurian Romanesque architecture. Inside is the Cathedral Treasury, housing the reliquary of St. John the Baptist and a chalice associated with the Holy Grail. It is located in the heart of the old town, near Palazzo Ducale.

Acquario di Genova

Acquario di Genova

aquarium / museum

One of the largest aquariums in Europe, with more than 12,000 marine organisms in around 70 tanks. Located on the old Porto Antico harbor, opened in 1992 to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Columbus's voyage. Particularly popular with families with children.

Strada Nuova — Musei di Strada Nuova

Strada Nuova — Musei di Strada Nuova

museum / palace

Strada Nuova (today's Via Garibaldi) is one of the most beautiful historic streets in Genoa, built in the 16th century as a representative district of aristocratic palaces. Three palaces — Palazzo Rosso, Palazzo Bianco, and Palazzo Doria-Tursi — today form a joint museum complex featuring works by Flemish and Italian masters, including Rubens and Van Dyck. The street, together with the system of Genoese palaces, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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Cinque Terre — hiking trail and coves

Cinque Terre — hiking trail and coves

Five picturesque fishing villages connected by hiking trails that follow the steep Ligurian coastline and offer spectacular views of the sea.

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🗺️ Trips — Genoa

Ligurian Riviera in 6 Days — Along the Coast

Ligurian Riviera in 6 Days — Along the Coast

📅 6 days · 🗓️ May-October

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