Genoa Tourist Places to Visit in Genoa, Italy, Europe

Genoa Tourist Places to Visit in Genoa, Italy, Europe

Genoa is the 6^th largest city in Italy as well as the capital of Liguria region in Italy geographically placed between 44°24′40″ N latitude and 8°55′58″ E longitude. It holds the largest seaport of Italy and is popularly called as la Superba, meaning the Superb one, because of its magnificent history and splendid landmarks.

Geography of Genoa:

Located on the Mediterranean Sea at an altitude of 20 meters, Genoa is spread over an area of 243.60 sq. km.

History of Genoa:

Genoa has a strong historical background since it was the hometown of famous explorer, navigator, and colonizer, Christopher Columbus. The old part of Genoa was declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2006 and Genoa was also selected for the 2004 European Capital of Culture.

How to reach Genoa?

Genoa is served by Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport served by Alitalia, British Airways, Air France and many other famed airlines with flights to Tirana, London, Rome, Paris, Munich and Istanbul. This airport is situated about 8 km away from the centre of Genoa city.

Genoa is well connected to Milan, Turin, Rome and Tuscany by train and bus services.

Taxis, rental bikes and cars are the options to get around other than luxury public buses.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Genoa:

Genoa is the site of many renowned historical museums, cultural centers, cathedrals and libraries including the Teatro Carlo Felice and the Aquarium of Genoa.

Designer boutiques, shopping malls and department stores are abundant in Genoa but tourists need to have enough money in their pocket.

The famous food corners in Genoa are as follows:

Grace Restaurant
Le Colonne di San Bernardo
Ombre Rosse
La Berlocca

Places to see in Genoa:

St. Lawrence Cathedral:

The St. Lawrence Cathedral or Genoa Cathedral is the major cathedral of the city, constructed in the Romanesque-Renaissance style around 6th century AD. This beautiful Roman Catholic cathedral is situated in the Piazza San Lorenzo.

Piazza De Ferrari:

Being a prime square of Genoa, the Piazza De Ferrari holds an eye- catching restored fountain and surrounded by many historical palaces and buildings such as the Palace of the Doges, the palace of the Duke of Galliera and the Theatre Carlo Felice. Don’t miss.

Palazzo Ducale:

The Palazzo Ducale or the Doge’s Palace was used as the residence of Doges of Genoa during the period of the Republic of Genoa. Now it has been converted into a museum and culture and art exhibition centre. It was initially inaugurated in 1275 and is generally open for tourists between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm.

List of other places of interest in Genoa includes:

Passeggiata Anita Garibaldi a Nervi
Teatro della Gioventu
I Palazzi dei Rolli
Basilica of Santa Maria di Castello
Spianata Castelletto
Royal Palace Museum
Villa del Principe
Palazzo di San Giorgio
Piazza San Matteo
Staglieno Cemetery
Dialogo nel Buio
Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola
Musei di Nervi Wolfsoniana
Parchi di Nervi
Luigi Ferraris Stadium

Best time to visit Genoa:

From April to June and September to October is the best time to visit Genoa in Italy.

Accommodation options in Genoa:

Genoa houses all the sorts of accommodation centers categorized as hotels, vacation rentals, lodges and BB and inns with upgraded amenities, of which most hotels are offered advance booking facility through online. Here below listed are the best hotels in Genoa: