Sights in Genoa

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sights in Genoa : the essentials

Squares in Genoa

Piazza De Ferrari

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This square is one of the most important ones in Genova and is in the heart of the city. Many Genovese meet here both in the morni

Historical Monuments in Genoa

Casa di Cristoforo Colombo

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Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa, and still preserved are the remains of his birthplace, although it is in poor condition be

Cathedrals in Genoa

Genoa Cathedral

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The Cathedral of San Lorenzo is situated in the Plaza de San Lorenzo, near the Palazzo Ducale. The outside of the cathedral is all

Historical Monuments in Genoa

Victory Arc

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The Majestic Arc de Triomphe is located in one of the focal points of the city centre of Genoa, Victory Square, which is just a f

Squares in Genoa

Piazza Corvetto

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What comes out in the picture is the Piazza della Vittoria, at the end of XX Settembre. Piazza Corvetto is another square, at the

Cemeteries in Genoa

Monumental Cemetery of Staglieno

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In my early days in the city, I went with some academic colleagues to visit this monumental complex. This cemetery is located a b

Palaces in Genoa

Palazzo di San Giorgio

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This palace is located in the Caricamento Square, near the harbour. It's impossible to overlook the frescoes, which date back to 1

Universities in Genoa

University of Genoa

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Universities in Italy are true historical monuments dating from the 15th century! This is the case of the University of Genoa, in

Churches in Genoa

Chiesa del Gesù e dei Santi Ambrogio e Andrea

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Also called Church of San Ambrosio and Andrea, its an architectural jewel at the gates of Ducal Palace. The original building was

Palaces in Genoa

Palazzo Ducale

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Situated opposite the Plaza de Ferrari, Palazzo Ducale is the former headquarters of the urban magistrates. It has been renovated

Churches in Genoa

Chiesa di Sant'Agostino

In historic downtown, this twelfth century building is used for various cultural events, and as a museum. The church is used for p

Churches in Genoa

Santa Maria Di Castello

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Entering this convent church is like entering the heart of the city and not just because it is in the oldest part but also because

Squares in Genoa

Truogoli di Santa Brigida

Palaces in Genoa

Piazza San Bernardo

Piazza San Bernardo, a small square in the heart of the narrow streets of Genoa, dates from about 1350, when it connected the cit

Squares in Genoa

Piazza Banchi

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Churches in Genoa

Chiesa Di San Donato

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Churches in Genoa

Basilica della Santissima Annunziata del Vastato

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Churches in Genoa

Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta

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Activities in Genoa

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Aquarium of Genoa: Skip-the-Line Ticket

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$24.88

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Genoa: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Center

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$12.88

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Guided Tour of Rolli Palaces UNESCO Site, Genoa

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starting from

$12.88

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24/48 Hour Genova Museum Card

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starting from

$11.74

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Genoa: Private Tour with a Local

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$50.59

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