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About Genoa, Italy

Genoa (Genova) is a port city and the capital of northwest Italy's Liguria region. It's known for its central role in maritime trade over many centuries. In the old town stands the Romanesque Cathedral of San Lorenzo, with its black-and-white-striped facade and frescoed interior. Narrow lanes open onto monumental squares like Piazza de Ferrari, site of an iconic bronze fountain and Teatro Carlo Felice opera house.

  • Weather: 8°C, Wind N at 14 km/h, 93% Humidity
  • Postal code: 16121-16167
  • Metropolitan city: Genoa (GE)
  • Local time: Monday 4:14 PM
  • Province: Metropolitan City of Genoa
  • Population: 583,601 (2017) Istat
  • Did you know: Genoa is the sixth-largest city in Italy by population (586,180)

Aquarium of Genoa

The Aquarium of Genoa is the largest aquarium in Italy. Located in the old harbor area of Genoa, Italy, the 33,000-square-foot aquarium is a member organization of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria, and ...

 

Via Garibaldi

Via Giuseppe Garibaldi is a street in the historical centre of Genoa, in Northwestern Italy, well known for its ancient palaces. It is one of the Strade Nuove built by the Genoese aristocracy during the ...

 

Cattedrale di San Lorenzo

Genoa Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the Italian city of Genoa. It is dedicated to Saint Lawrence, and is the seat of the Archbishop of Genoa. The cathedral was consecrated by Pope Gelasius II in 1118 and ...

 

Lighthouse of Genoa

The Lighthouse of Genoa, is the main lighthouse for the city's port. Besides being an important aid to night navigation in the vicinity, the tower serves as a symbol and a landmark for the City of ...

 

Piazza De Ferrari Geona

Piazza De Ferrari is the main square of Genoa. Situated in the heart of the city between the historical and the modern center, Piazza De Ferrari is renowned for its fountain, which was restored in recent years along ...

 

Galata Museo del Mare

The Galata - Museo del mare is a maritime museum in the Italian city of Genoa. It is the largest museum of its kind in the Mediterranean area and also one of the most modern in Italy. The museum is located on the ...

 

Royal Palace Museum Geona

The Palazzo Reale or Palazzo Stefano Balbi is a major palace in ...

 

Strada Nuova Museums - Palazzo Rosso

The Palazzo Brignole Sale or Palazzo Rosso is a house museum located in Via Garibaldi, in the historical center of Genoa, in Northwestern Italy. The palace is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Genoa: Le Strade ...

 

Le Strade Nuove and the system of the Palazzi dei Rolli

Genoa: Le Strade Nuove and the system of the Palazzi dei Rolli is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which includes a number of streets and palaces in the center of Genoa, in Northwestern ...

 

Palazzo Bianco

Palazzo Bianco is one of the main buildings of the center of Genoa, Italy. It is situated at 11, via Garibaldi. It contains the Gallery of the White Palace, one of the larger city art galleries, and together with those ...

 

D'Albertis Castle

The Castello d'Albertis, or D'Albertis Castle is a historical residence in Genoa, north-western Italy. It was the home of sea captain Enrico Alberto d'Albertis, and was donated to the city of Genoa on his death in 1932. ...

 

Monumental Cemetery of Staglieno

The Cimitero monumentale di Staglieno is an extensive monumental cemetery located on a hillside in the district of Staglieno of Genoa, Italy, famous for its monumental sculpture. Covering an area of more than a square ...

 

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