It is certainly not possible to describe Genoa in a few words, with its history stretching back 2800 years and its incredible natural beauty.   Nevertheless, we shall try to introduce you to our city via these web pages which are meant to complement the existing detailed on line information concerning Genoa and the region of Liguria.   We have therefore inserted connections to several sites and amongst these you will find several links in foreign languages which will hopefully arouse your interest and come up to your expectations.

All things considered, it is good to come to Genoa in any of the seasons, especially in winter thanks to the mild climate here.   Due to its particular position on the sea surrounded by mountains, Genoa is in fact the ideal place to spend the winter far from the fog and snow of North Italy, or to have a weekend break with the family in any period of the year.

Genoa is

a city of art , among Italy’s top artistic locations with its vast, very old Centro Storico (Historic Centre) where, amongst others, Christopher Columbus and Nicolò Paganini were born, its villas, its splendid palaces and its aristocratic residences which are now the sites of important museums ;

an educational resource thanks to its innovative Città dei bambini (City of the Children), its numerous pedagogical, cultural, sporting and leisure initiatives catering for children and students, and thanks to its famous Acquario di Genova (Aquarium) ;

a city of the sea with miles of footpaths that run along the beaches and pass through small villages typical of the area, with its renovated Porto Antico (Old Port) and modern Stazioni Marittime and Terminal Traghetti (Cruise and Ferry Terminals), which are the arrival and departure point of the big cruise ships and the ferries to Sardenia and other Mediterranean islands;

a city of mountains where you can wander through its chestnut woods on paths mapped out a stone’s throw from Genoa with breathtaking 360 degree views a few minutes from the city centre.

… we invite you to discover Genoa with us.   Meanwhile, we send you our warmest best wishes and say “Ciao”, and see you soon.