Genoa

Genoa, Italy is the capital of the northern Italian Region of Liguria and considered a historical port city. It may be reached from other Italian cities, such as Milan, Turin, Rome and Tuscany by riding the train that has two main stations in Genoa, one in Brignole and another in Principe.

An airport in Genoa, the Aeroporto di Genova, on the other hand, caters to several daily flights to and from London, Munich, Paris, Madrid and other major European cities. Euroline coaches also service those who would like to travel to Genoa from other nearby countries in Europe. Getting around Genoa, Italy is also easy as cars are readily available. If you prefer to travel by boat, many ferry services are available in the port of Genoa. One offers rides from Barcelona, which takes about 18 hours, and from Tangiers that takes around 46 hours.

When you get to Genoa, Italy, you will be treated to a wide array of museums and historical sites. Among these are the Sea and Naval Museums, the Museum of Modern Art, the Ethnographicla Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, the Chiossone Museum of Oriental Art, which houses the largest oriental art collection in Europe; the Doria Museum of Natural History, the Cathedral Museum and the Ligurian Archaeological Museum.

Genoa, Italy is also where the Museum of St. Augustine is located. This is a convent that has an extensive collection of beautiful medieval artwork. The Luxoro Museum, on the other hand, has a private collection of not only art pieces but also furniture or artistic value.

Right at the heart of Genoa is the largest historical center in Europe that is made up of small streets and alleys called Caruggi. A walk along these streets will take you back in time and give you a feel of the old city and its rich history.

And speaking of historical tidbits, you may want to visit the house where Christopher Columbus was said to have been born in Piazza Dante. And then you may ask your tour guide to take to the oldest European lighthouse, the Lanterna, which is also a popular symbol of Genoa.

Churches also abound Genoa, Italy and each of these architecture are very-well crafted and has a great history behind it. Among these are the churches of San Giovanni di Pre’, San Donato and Santa Maria del Castello.

With all the breathtaking sites to see and things to experience here, you are guaranteed to have a grand time in Genoa. So hurry and book your vacation to this amazing Italian city now.

Genoa