Visitors to Genoa like this walkable city's seaside, historical sites, restaurants, and port. Plan a fun excursion to Old Port and Genoa Maritime Station while here. And while you're here, be sure to stop by Piazza de Ferrari and Teatro Carlo Felice.
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Top neighborhoods in Genoa
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Genoa Historical Centre
Genoa's Historical Centre invites you to wander through Europe's largest medieval quarter where history whispers from every corner. The labyrinthine caruggi (narrow alleyways) lead to magnificent discoveries like Christopher Columbus's house and the striped Cathedral of San Lorenzo. UNESCO World Heritage sites and Renaissance palaces create an open-air museum where centuries of maritime heritage come alive with every step. Traditional osterie serve mouthwatering farinata and authentic pesto pasta alongside family-run trattorias dishing up fresh seafood. Stay in charming boutique B&Bs housed in converted palazzos with original frescoes. Getting around is best done on foot, though metro stations at De Ferrari and San Giorgio connect you to the wider city when your legs need a break.
Boccadasse
Discover pastel-colored houses surrounding a cobblestone beach, with ice cream shops, restaurants, and art galleries nearby. Visit Saint Anthony of Padua Church and enjoy the panoramic square dedicated to Edoardo Firpo.
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Carignano
Carignano offers a refined slice of authentic Genoese life where elegant 19th-century villas and the magnificent dome of Santa Maria Assunta Basilica create a sophisticated residential retreat. Stroll tree-lined streets with ornate balconies and marble facades or visit the Museum of Modern Art housed in the historic Villa Croce. The neighborhood's peaceful atmosphere provides a welcome escape from tourist crowds. Upscale trattorias serve exceptional Ligurian cuisine featuring fresh pesto and focaccia that locals swear by. While accommodations trend toward elegant bed & breakfasts in converted villas, the neighborhood remains well-connected to Genoa's attractions via regular AMT bus service and walkable streets.
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Nervi
Discover a former fishing village turned seaside resort, boasting four museums, including the Genoa Gallery of Modern Arts and Wolfsoniana. Stroll along the 2 km Passeggiata Anita Garibaldi walkway, explore the Parchi di Nervi, and shop at fashionable outlets.
Castelletto
Perched high above Genoa, Castelletto rewards explorers with jaw-dropping views of the harbor and terracotta rooftops from its famous Spianata lookout. Art Nouveau villas and elegant palazzos line the peaceful, tree-shaded streets where locals outnumber tourists. Historic castles like Castello d'Albertis offer cultural depth while terraced gardens cascade down the hillsides. The neighborhood's intimate trattorias serve authentic Ligurian specialties like pesto and focaccia with prices reflecting the upscale setting. Getting around means tackling steep cobblestone streets, but the 8-minute funicular ride connects you effortlessly to downtown Genoa.
Top landmarks in Genoa
Old Port
8.8/10 (1,396 reviews)
You can stroll along Old Port for relaxing water views when you're in Centro Est. If you carry on walking you'll get to Genoa Maritime Station and Port of Genoa Cruise Ship Terminal for some more water views.
Genoa Port Center
8.4/10 (578 reviews)
If museums are on your list of things to see, you might want to browse the collections at Genoa Port Center in Centro Est. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? If you want to see more of the museums in Genoa, you can easily walk to Galata Maritime Museum or National Gallery of Palazzo Spinola.
Piazza de Ferrari
9.0/10 (1,013 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Piazza de Ferrari— just one of the monuments in Genoa Historical Centre. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here?
Piazza Principe
8.6/10 (45 reviews)
Piazza Principe is worth passing through for a few pics when in Centro Est. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here?
Luigi Ferraris Stadium
7.8/10 (117 reviews)
Imagine soaking up the atmosphere at Luigi Ferraris Stadium, a stadium in San Fruttuoso. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? If you think Luigi Ferraris Stadium is cool, you also might like 105 Stadium, located nearby.
Via Garibaldi
8.8/10 (125 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Via Garibaldi— just one of the monuments in Genoa Historical Centre.
Marina Genova
8.8/10 (6 reviews)
You can stroll along Marina Genova for relaxing water views when you're in Sestri Ponente. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? Splash some more cash at Via Sestri.
Fiera di Genova
8.4/10 (32 reviews)
Fiera di Genova is worth a pic or two when discovering Medio Levante. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here?
Genoa and related destinations
Europe's largest medieval old town unfolds like a labyrinth of surprises, where ornate palazzi hide behind unassuming corners. The revitalized Porto Antico waterfront offers one of Europe's largest aquariums alongside maritime museums that celebrate this proud seafaring republic. Follow your nose to tiny trattorias serving the city's famous pesto at its fragrant source. The grand Piazza de Ferrari and its fountain mark the center of a city that Columbus once called home. Palazzo Rosso and Doge's Palace reveal the wealth of a maritime power that once rivaled Venice. For a breath of sea air, join locals strolling the Passeggiata di Corso Italia as fishing boats return with the day's catch.
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