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What to see and do in Genoa
The places not to miss, practical tips and the tickets to visit them.
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Genoa is a great port city, with one of the largest medieval old towns in Europe, the UNESCO Palazzi dei Rolli and one of the most visited aquariums. From the harbour leave the trips to the Cinque Terre and Portofino.
Practical tips
- Try Genoese focaccia for breakfast and pesto made with local basil.
- The old town is steep: wear comfortable shoes.
- From Genoa the Cinque Terre can be reached by train or boat in a day.
When to go
Spring and early autumn are the best seasons; summer is hot, but the sea is close.
The places not to miss in Genoa
- Tickets and visits
The Genoa Aquarium
One of the largest aquariums in Europe, on the Old Port.
The Old Port
The old harbour renovated by Renzo Piano, with the Bigo and the Galata Maritime Museum.
The old town and the carruggi
A maze of narrow lanes with shops, focaccia bakeries and churches.
Via Garibaldi and the Palazzi dei Rolli
The street of noble palaces, with museums and terraces.
The Cathedral of San Lorenzo
The cathedral in black and white stripes, in the heart of the old city.
The Lanterna
The lighthouse that symbolises Genoa, one of the oldest still working.
Boccadasse
A small fishing village with coloured houses and ice-cream shops.
Staglieno
A monumental cemetery famous for its sculptures.
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