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Five Top Tips for Genoa, Italy

Written by Andy Hayes

Genoa (Genova in Italian) is a real charmer, just north of the popular Cinque Terre but it has a personality all its own. Here are my five top tips for your next stop in Genoa:

Five Top Tips for Genoa, Italy

  • Check out the museums. Two modern art museums, an enormous aquarium (hard to believe when you’re on a stunning shoreline, but anyway), and tons of little museums about various facets of the region’s history. It’s hard to choose, really.
  • Wander the Historical Centre. It’s huge, and I believe I’ve read its one of Europe’s biggest historical centres. Many tiny lanes, called a ‘Caruggi’ (similar to a Scottish ‘close’) hide secrets of the ages. Just walk and see where your feet take you.
  • Eat. It’s Italy and it goes without saying, doesn’t it? Ligurian cuisine is second only to the beautiful Tuscan palette, I think.
  • Drink. Piazza delle Erbe is the centre of the nightlife scene, and is particular busy on Friday and Saturday nights. Go and enjoy.
  • Walk along the Old Harbour. The harbour, known as the Porto Antico, has beautiful architecture and is set in a stunning location. Sunset walks are best, but any time of day suits, really…

    • Genoa has direct rail service from either Milan, Turin, or Pisa but connection options make Genoa very easy from anywhere on the trail network.

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    Five Top Tips for Genoa, Italy

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  2. I visited Genoa a few years ago on a short break. Even though it’s not one of Italy’s best known cities, I can highly recommend it (much more interesting than Milan!). There’s plenty to see, both old and modern, and if you get bored of the city, you can always take a short trip along the coastline to the attractive village of Portofino.

    I also visited part of the Cinque Terre area, although I have to say, I thought it was rather overrated.

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  4. I’m with you, Genoa is an underappreciated gem. I didn’t like Milan either, but did enjoy some of the lesser-known hiking trails in Cinque Terre.