Although Rome, Florence and Venice come to mind first when it comes to Italy, Liguria, the coastal region of the country, is a favorite of travelers as a special place that encompasses many beauties and flavors.. Genoa, the capital of the Liguria region, is in a different place with its rebellious and complex spirit, unlike the Italian cities we know.. Genoa, the birthplace of the great explorer Christopher Columbus; As the largest port city of the country, it has a great place in the history and the country’s economy, and all this maritime spirit is felt in the general texture of the city.
Genoa; While making giants of Liguria’s typical houses with green windows and yellow tones, full of stories, in its narrow streets, unique coastal flavors and pesto sauce, which it is homeland, is the crown of the cuisine.. The streets are cluttered, the people are in a hurry, the city is in disarray. There is a slight Istanbul aggression in Genoa, but this place is different.. Like our sister, they look so much alike that you don’t feel alienated.
Let’s leave the link of the guest house we stayed in Genoa, which we were extremely satisfied with, here: So&Leo Guest house
Airbnb here. While you book with a discount, we earn credits, so we travel economically together.
Travel If your plans include colorful fishing towns such as Portofino, Camogli and Cinque Terre, you’re also likely to end up in Genoa.. If not, it means that you will meet a place in Italy with the character you never expected.. And sometimes it’s good to be surprised. I think a 3-day trip is enough for Genoa, I’m sure you will spend most of your time eating. I don’t know if it was a coincidence that the most delicious Italians I’ve ever eaten were not always here, but before I go, a little note from me to you; In Genoa, the situation is opposite to the touristic places you may see.. You start to love this place as you stay, visit and discover local places.
Old Port
Genoa Travel Guide
- Genoa is one of the most historical places you can ever see. In order to see both its cultural and artistic side, Galata Museo del Mare, Museo Navale di Pegli and Palazzo Rosso on Via Garibaldi, Palazzo Bianco and Palazzo Doria-Tursi should definitely be added to the list.. While getting acquainted with the maritime history of the city in the museums, 16. The rich fine arts heritage from the 19th century will be with you.. The house of Christopher Columbus is also among the places to see for those who have time.
Palazzo Bianco, Photograph: Shutterstock
Palazzo Bianco
Palazzo Rosso, Photograph: Shutterstock
- Europe Going to Acquario, one of the biggest aquariums in , is considered one of the best activities in the city. This is a good choice to meet over 5000 sea creatures and to experience various exhibitions with different units.
Acquario , Photo: Shutterstock
- The Old Town, surrounded by Porta dei Vacca and Porta Soprano, is perfect for getting to know Genoa better. Here you can visit the narrow streets of Genoa called ‘caruggi’, and you can often see the warm houses with green windows, which have become the signature of Liguria.. In the Ferrari Square, which combines the old and the new city, the activity continues every hour, and this is one of the places you will come across on the route when you take a touristic tour in the city.
From Port to San Lorenzo
- Italy’s unique cathedral architectures are also in Genoa shows itself. Drawing attention with its striped and Gothic-Romanesque architecture, the San Lorenzo Cathedral was completed in the 14th century and has taken its final form with different additions and arrangements until today.. The cathedral, which was fortunately not damaged during the Second World War, stands out as one of the most magnificent architectures of today.. Dozens of cafes and bakeries around are waiting for you for a delicious afternoon.
San Lorenzo Cathedral
- You can reach Boccadasse in a very short time by train or bus in the months when the weather conditions are suitable. 3 km from the center. The pebble beach of this fishing village to the east is the local escape point of the Genoans in hot weather.. We had to skip Boccadasse since it was a closed and cold day compared to summer, but if you catch sunny weather, I would say don’t miss this route.. Let’s take those who love breath-taking places to Viletta di Negro; You can watch the city from above in this nature-filled park.
Boccadasse, Photograph: Shutterstock
- As I mentioned at the beginning, one of the city’s greatest cultural riches is its cuisine with delicious alternatives.. ‘farinata’ made with chickpea flour and ‘focaccia’, a pastry with onion and tomato options, are the most preferred options among the stand-up options.. Onion is very common here, but I can gorge on focaccia with tomatoes whenever I see it.. Don’t get tired of searching for restaurants, the city offers incredible environments for fast-paced delicacies.
Focacceria, Photo: Shutterstock
- Genoa does justice to being a port city with its delicious seafood. Classic presentations aside, it is a must to take a ‘take-away’ mix from the frying kiosks you will see frequently and to set the sun in the Old Harbor area.
Liguria’s Take-Away Presentation, Photograph: Shutterstock
- Word Speaking of food, in Genoa, famous for its ‘pesto’ sauce, Ligurian classic ‘Trofie a la Genovese’ prepared with beans and potatoes must be tried.. Trattoria dell’Acchiughetta and Ombre Rosse, which are local places where you can try all kinds of Ligurian specialties, are also favorites of Genoese.. We chose Ombre Rosse, which also has an open garden, with the advice of Simona, the owner of So&Leo Guest House, where we stayed, and with the warm weather permission.. Ombre Rosse with its wines, which also has a small bookstore indoors, should definitely be on the list for those going in spring and summer.. For Trattoria dell’Acchiughetta, 1-2 advance reservations are a must, keep in mind. I share a few more pictures below for you to get to know Genoa better.. For the rest of our photos, you can visit the hashtags #journavelitalia and #journavelcenova on my Instagram account..
Trofie a la Genovese in Ombre Rosse
*A short version of this article was first published in the October issue of The Gate magazine.
*Since we only have 24 hours in Genoa, we tried to tour the whole city with a quick tour, sometimes there were places we couldn’t take a photo of.. Those who have longer time can enjoy the city to the fullest
From the Genoa Gallery:
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