Guidebook for Genova
Sightseeing
The street dates back to the year 1550. Via Garibaldi is inscribed in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites as part of the system of the Palazzi dei Rolli and Strade Nuove of Genoa.
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The street dates back to the year 1550. Via Garibaldi is inscribed in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites as part of the system of the Palazzi dei Rolli and Strade Nuove of Genoa.
It was the first cathedral in Genova and has a beautiful high alter. The church is especially nice several weeks before/after Christmas when a huge Nativity scene is constructed.
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St Syrus’s Basilica
4 Via S. SiroIt was the first cathedral in Genova and has a beautiful high alter. The church is especially nice several weeks before/after Christmas when a huge Nativity scene is constructed.
Santa Maria delle Vigne
5 Vico del Campanile delle VigneBeautiful church in our neighbourhood
The simbol of Genoa- must see !
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Katedral ng San Lorenzo - Duomo di Genova
Piazza San LorenzoThe simbol of Genoa- must see !
Second biggest Aquarium in the world, biggest in Europe - only down the road from us
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Aquarium ng Genoa
Ponte SpinolaSecond biggest Aquarium in the world, biggest in Europe - only down the road from us
It was built on a terrace above a row of shops. It was the expensive rents that helped pay for cost of building of the church - given the name S.Maria thanking the Madonna for the end of a plague.
Chiesa San Pietro di Banchi
Piazza BanchiIt was built on a terrace above a row of shops. It was the expensive rents that helped pay for cost of building of the church - given the name S.Maria thanking the Madonna for the end of a plague.
The traveler Marco Polo was once an inmate of the frescoed Palazzo San Giorgio. Built in 1260, it became a prison in 1298; Polo worked on Il Milione here. These days it hosts occasional exhibitions.
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Porto di Genova
2 Via della MercanziaThe traveler Marco Polo was once an inmate of the frescoed Palazzo San Giorgio. Built in 1260, it became a prison in 1298; Polo worked on Il Milione here. These days it hosts occasional exhibitions.
Our local church, set in a historical Piazza della Vigne. The famous composer Allesandro Stradella ( the composer of ''Ombra mai fu'')was buried here in 1682. We can hear the tower bells every hour !
Parish St. Maria Maddalena and St. Gerolamo Emiliani
11 Piazza della MaddalenaOur local church, set in a historical Piazza della Vigne. The famous composer Allesandro Stradella ( the composer of ''Ombra mai fu'')was buried here in 1682. We can hear the tower bells every hour !
The historical eastern entrance to the old city with the ancient towers and surrounding walls. The house where Christopher Colmbus was born is close by and can be visited.
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Porta Soprana
Via San Pietro della PortaThe historical eastern entrance to the old city with the ancient towers and surrounding walls. The house where Christopher Colmbus was born is close by and can be visited.
Breathtaking views of the city and harbour from the hills overlooking Genoa - great place for an aperitivo in the early evening.
Castelletto
Breathtaking views of the city and harbour from the hills overlooking Genoa - great place for an aperitivo in the early evening.
The ancient lighthouse that has been guiding ships into the harbour for centuries and is the symbol of Genoa!
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Parola ng Genoa
Rampa della LanternaThe ancient lighthouse that has been guiding ships into the harbour for centuries and is the symbol of Genoa!
Fishing boats and nets litter the beach - the rocky seaside is lined with tall, colorful houses, gelaterias, focaccerias, trattorias with outdoor terraces.
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Boccadasse
Fishing boats and nets litter the beach - the rocky seaside is lined with tall, colorful houses, gelaterias, focaccerias, trattorias with outdoor terraces.
Quaint old fishing town with a beach and close to Genoa -easily accessed by a local ferry service from the port
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Pegli
Quaint old fishing town with a beach and close to Genoa -easily accessed by a local ferry service from the port
Barbary Tony Ferrante
8 Via GaribaldiArt Deco barber shop which still runs and it's a must see or experience !
Everything Else
Caffé dating to 1826 and where Giuseppe Verdi hung out during the 40 winters he spent here.Counters of confections were small connecting Rococo salons featuring crystal cut mirrors & chandeliers.
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Fratelli Klainguti
98 Piazza SozigliaCaffé dating to 1826 and where Giuseppe Verdi hung out during the 40 winters he spent here.Counters of confections were small connecting Rococo salons featuring crystal cut mirrors & chandeliers.
The museum is really wonderful and gives you an excellent idea of the typical atmosphere of the wealthy living in Genova during the 17th and 18th century.
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Pambansang Galeriya ng Palazzo Spinola (Genoa)
1 Piazza di PellicceriaThe museum is really wonderful and gives you an excellent idea of the typical atmosphere of the wealthy living in Genova during the 17th and 18th century.
Beautiful place for coffee, lunch or dinner.
Original palace covered in frescoes. Good value for money and excellent quality.
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The Cook al Cavo
9R Vico FalamonicaBeautiful place for coffee, lunch or dinner.
Original palace covered in frescoes. Good value for money and excellent quality.
Essentials
A glorious factory and pastry shop is unchanged since its start in 1780. Set among marble bas relief decorations are glittery glass window displays showing off the wonders of this Old World candy.
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Pietro Romanengo fu Stefano
74/76 r Via di SozigliaA glorious factory and pastry shop is unchanged since its start in 1780. Set among marble bas relief decorations are glittery glass window displays showing off the wonders of this Old World candy.
Food emporium with high-quality food, either to shop, eat there or take away! Air-con for hot days and great views over the old harbor !
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Eataly Genova
15 Calata CattaneoFood emporium with high-quality food, either to shop, eat there or take away! Air-con for hot days and great views over the old harbor !
Drinks & Nightlife
Caffè degli Specchi a Genova - A great Cafe'
This is one of the nicest and most characteristic Coffee Bars of Genoa. ''The scent of a woman'', a movie starring Al Pacino was filmed here
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Caffè degli Specchi
43 Salita PollaiuoliCaffè degli Specchi a Genova - A great Cafe'
This is one of the nicest and most characteristic Coffee Bars of Genoa. ''The scent of a woman'', a movie starring Al Pacino was filmed here
Soziglia
48 Via dei Macelli di SozigliaNice Piazza only two streets away with few good bars !
Typical Ligurian home-cooking...no reservations for tables, be there early to que ...
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Osteria di Vico Palla
15 Vico PallaTypical Ligurian home-cooking...no reservations for tables, be there early to que ...
Perfect historic place for your breakfast or aperitif - next to our house. The composer Giuseppe Verdi used to drink coffee there every morning. Try focaccia alla Genovese !
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Fratelli Klainguti
98 Piazza SozigliaPerfect historic place for your breakfast or aperitif - next to our house. The composer Giuseppe Verdi used to drink coffee there every morning. Try focaccia alla Genovese !
Food Scene
Bicu
9 Via al Porto AnticoNice place for cold beer or good aperittivo !
The restaurant Locanda Spinola is very good and servers up some delightful fish dishes and is definitely a favorite restaurant among locals! Great vibe as well...
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Locanda Spinola
Vico della ScienzaThe restaurant Locanda Spinola is very good and servers up some delightful fish dishes and is definitely a favorite restaurant among locals! Great vibe as well...
An institution in Genoa, it is frequented by students, labourers and bankers - all loyal local customers. Genovese specialities served in an unpretentious & unique ambience!
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Trattoria da Maria
14r Vico TestadoroAn institution in Genoa, it is frequented by students, labourers and bankers - all loyal local customers. Genovese specialities served in an unpretentious & unique ambience!
Indarsena Oyster Bar
4 Calata Andalò di NegroGreat oysters and seafood
A famous restaurant and the favorite of the late Luciano Pavarotti - elegant old world service and ambience with excellent food!
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Zeffirino
20 Via XX SettembreA famous restaurant and the favorite of the late Luciano Pavarotti - elegant old world service and ambience with excellent food!
Trattoria Da Franca
A great trattoria and a legend in Genoa!
Trattoria Vegia Zena
13 Vico del SerriglioGreat seafood and atmosphere! Highly recommended!
Excellent lunch for low prices where the locals eat in our square.
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Il Fabbro
19 Rosso Vico del Campanile delle VigneExcellent lunch for low prices where the locals eat in our square.
If you want to enjoy the atmosphere of the historic area, eat in a friendly, traditional, family run taverna - for those who understand local, fresh cuisine, then this is the place for you. Exquisite!
Taverna Di Colombo Il Pranzo E' Servito
Vico della ScienzaIf you want to enjoy the atmosphere of the historic area, eat in a friendly, traditional, family run taverna - for those who understand local, fresh cuisine, then this is the place for you. Exquisite!
Arts & Culture
One of the most famous opera houses in Italy and the world
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Teatro Carlo Felice
4 Passo Eugenio MontaleOne of the most famous opera houses in Italy and the world
Once the home of the Doges of Genoa, it is now a museum and a centre for cultural events and arts exhibitions. It is situated in the heart of the city.
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Doge's Palace
9 Piazza Giacomo MatteottiOnce the home of the Doges of Genoa, it is now a museum and a centre for cultural events and arts exhibitions. It is situated in the heart of the city.
Shopping
This imitation of the Vittorio Emanuele Gallery in Milan was built in the second half of the nineteenth century. It is known as the "living room of the great and good" of the city.
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Galleria Giuseppe Mazzini
Galleria Giuseppe MazziniThis imitation of the Vittorio Emanuele Gallery in Milan was built in the second half of the nineteenth century. It is known as the "living room of the great and good" of the city.