Galata Museum – Darsena, Genoa Galata Museum is the largest Maritime Museum of the Mediterranean, and it is located in the Darsena, a very busy area of the Port in the past. On the contrary today Darsena is a [...]
Terme di Genova is a small but nice SPA in the western side of Genoa, Acquasanta nearby Voltri. Acquasanta The history of this village is linked to the water of its river, considered holy and therapeutic, as indicated by [...]
First of all let me say it: “Royal Palace is my favorite Museum in Genoa!” Everything you see is a masterpiece: paintings, frescoes, statues, furnishings, walls, terrace mosaic, even the view! A bit of history The original owner of [...]
Genoa oldest shops, this is a Top 4. 4. Pietro Romanengo fu Stefano, 1814 The Italian oldest artisanal confectioner is in Genoa! This magnificent shop in Soziglia looks like an extraordinary museum: frescoes on the ceiling, decorated wooden moldings [...]
First of all let me say that San Lorenzo Cathedral is the most important place of worship in Genoa. History of San Lorenzo Cathedral It became a Cathedral from the ninth century, replacing the Basilica of the Twelve Apostles [...]
Minestrone alla Genovese is one of the most famous main courses from Genoese cuisine. Born as cheap soup served at home for family dinner, it became a very requested dish in all the best restaurants. For me minestrone represent [...]
Maybe you’ve heard about Rolli days. It’s a weekend when Palaces open their door to visitors for free. It’ planned twice a year and it’s amazing! What’s Rolli? The word “Rolli” comes from roll, a document written by the [...]
What do you know about Nativity Scenes in Liguria? Whether you are a catholic or not this is the time of the year when you can enjoy an old and reassuring tradition: the crib! Nativity sets all around the [...]
If you are passing by Genoa, especially if you are travelling with kids, you can’t miss a visit to the Aquarium! The main attraction of Genoa It is one of the most known attraction in the city with its [...]
Today I want to tell you more about the lighthouse of Genoa, in Italian LA LANTERNA. A symbol Lighthouse is the translation of the word “Lanterna” in English. But for us, our lanterna is not just a lighthouse, it’s [...]
In this post I’m going to give you some safety information and emergency numbers. Safety information First of all Genoa is a very safe city and not a tourist trap, there is no reason to fear anything here. Women [...]
In this post we are going to talk about the Genoa main train stations. The city center is developed between Genova Piazza Principe and Genova Brignole train stations. Choose Genova Piazza Principe if you want to visit the old [...]
In this post I’m going to tell you the Genoa airport connections to town. Please note that the following post was written before the Covid19 pandemic. Some services may have been changed due to the decrease in flight movements between countries. GPT [...]