Let good food
make you happy
Genoa lives in the flavours, fragrances and dishes that evoke its history. .
You will find focaccerie (typical bread shops specializing in foccacia) ready to entice you as you stroll through the city, but also restaurants and trattorie that will welcome you with local savoury pies, trofie al pesto and freshly caught fish.
If you want to taste tradition and, at the same time, see a historical market unique for it’s size and structure in the city, don’t miss the Mercato Orientale: a succession of stalls that, with their displays of fruit and vegetables are a blaze of colours and scents. In the central mezzanine floor you will find the MOG , the central space which has been recently restored where you can enjoy traditional dishes prepared with the raw materials fresh from the market. Frisceu, gachas, fried food, and, of course, the genuine pesto alla genovese!
Ligurian cuisine embodies centuries of history, handed down from generation to generation also thanks to the many historic “botteghe”, which you can visit thanks to the guided tour in search of the flavours and traditions of Genoa.
Let good food make you happy
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You will find focaccerie (typical bread shops specializing in foccacia) ready to entice you as you stroll through the city, but also restaurants and trattorie that will welcome you with local savoury pies, trofie al pesto and freshly caught fish.<br />
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If you want to taste tradition and, at the same time, see a historical market unique for it’s size and structure in the city, don’t miss the <a onclick=”trackOutboundLink(‘http://www.visitgenoa.it/en/genoa-oriental-market’); return false;” href=”http://www.visitgenoa.it/en/genoa-oriental-market”><strong>Mercato Orientale</strong></a>: a succession of stalls that, with their displays of fruit and vegetables are a blaze of colours and scents. In the central mezzanine floor you will find the <a onclick=”trackOutboundLink(‘http://http://www.visitgenoa.it/en/mog-genoa%E2%80%99s-eastern-market-mercato-orientale-genova’); return false;” href=”http://www.visitgenoa.it/en/mog-genoa%E2%80%99s-eastern-market-mercato-orientale-genova”><strong>MOG</strong></a> , the central space which has been recently restored where you can enjoy traditional dishes prepared with the raw materials fresh from the market. Frisceu, gachas, fried food, and, of course, the genuine pesto alla genovese!
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<a onclick=”trackOutboundLink(‘http://www.visitgenoa.it/en/sapori’); return false;” href=”http://www.visitgenoa.it/en/sapori”>Ligurian cuisine</a> embodies centuries of history, handed down from generation to generation also thanks to the many historic “botteghe”, which you can visit thanks to the guided tour in search of the flavours and traditions of Genoa.
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Enchanted by
every view
One of the largest historical centres in Europe, where the Middle Ages and the Baroque meet and where sumptuous palaces stand on narrow alleys. A magical labyrinth in which to lose yourself.
In Genoa you will experience the thrill of finding treasures on every corner, and let yourself be carried away by the desire to discover more. Museums, Churches, Palaces and Squares will take you on a journey into the past. If you love enjoying history while you walk, then the walking tour of the historic centre is for you: a guided tour to learn about Genoa’s principle historical sites including the magnificent Via Garibaldi, home to the prestigious Museums of Strada Nuova.
Enchanted by
every view
One of the largest historical centres in Europe, where the Middle Ages and the Baroque meet and where sumptuous palaces stand on narrow alleys. A magical labyrinth in which to lose yourself.
In Genoa you will experience the thrill of finding treasures on every corner, and let yourself be carried away by the desire to discover more. Museums, Churches, Palaces and Squares will take you on a journey into the past. If you love enjoying history while you walk, then the walking tour of the historic centre is for you: a guided tour to learn about Genoa’s principle historical sites including the magnificent Via Garibaldi, home to the prestigious Museums of Strada Nuova.
Amazement
on the horizon
Genoa is the sea. It insinuates its way into the streets, right into the city centre. You can hear the sound of the waves, as you walk, or stop to contemplate the horizon.
The city’s beaches are a stone’s throw from the centre and easy to reach with public transport.
If you want to discover an old fishing village, walk the pretty route from Corso Italia and visit a must-see place Boccadasse.
For a unique experience, go as far as Nervi, where you can stroll along the clifftop and enjoy its wonderful monumental parks.
And while a walk is always pleasant, even simply relaxing while looking at the sea will help to make your visit unique. Genoa boasts a large pedestrian seafront: the Old Port, which with its many restaurants, children’s play area, interactive museum/play centre “la citta dei bambini”, it’s museums (including the Galata Sea Museum & the submarine Nazario Sauro), and, of course, Europe’s largest Aquarium is the perfect destination for a day of family relaxation.
Amazement
on the horizon
Genoa is the sea. It insinuates its way into the streets, right into the city centre. You can hear the sound of the waves, as you walk, or stop to contemplate the horizon.
The city’s beaches are a stone’s throw from the centre and easy to reach with public transport.
If you want to discover an old fishing village, walk the pretty route from Corso Italia and visit a must-see place Boccadasse.
For a unique experience, go as far as Nervi, where you can stroll along the clifftop and enjoy its wonderful monumental parks.
And while a walk is always pleasant, even simply relaxing while looking at the sea will help to make your visit unique. Genoa boasts a large pedestrian seafront: the Old Port, which with its many restaurants, children’s play area, interactive museum/play centre “la citta dei bambini”, it’s museums (including the Galata Sea Museum & the submarine Nazario Sauro), and, of course, Europe’s largest Aquarium is the perfect destination for a day of family relaxation.
An unexpected
revelation
Genoa has an enormously rich heritage (recognized by UNESCO), starting with the 42 magnificent historic Baroque and Renaissance residences: the Palazzi dei Rolli, including the Royal Palace, which, in addition to hosting works by great seventeenth-century artists, will enchant you with its original sumptuous decorations.
With works by Rubens, Van Dyck, Caravaggio and other great artists, Genoa offers more than twenty museums, a treasure to satisfy the interests of all.
From art to the history of navigation, from world cultures to local traditions, you can organize your visit based on specific themes or taking advantage of the advantages of the CARD MUSEUMS enjoy a miscellany of riches.
And if you love culture and the visual arts, you can’t miss Palazzo Ducale and its exhibitions of international interest: from October 5, 2019 until March 2020 you will find “The Twenties in Italy. L’età dell’incertezza” (The Age of Uncertainty) an exhibition rich in art works including Depero, Carrà, De Chirico and many others, which will help you the discover a decade full of contradictions. While contemplating all the works of art, please do not forget to admire the Palace, its halls will make you live the atmosphere of ancient times.
And those who love the beauty of parks and monumental gardens, will be spoilt for choice in Genoa: 18 different public parks, from Villa Durazzo Pallavicini,the park-garden that in 2017 won the award for the most beautiful park in Italy.
An unexpected
revelation
Genoa has an enormously rich heritage (recognized by UNESCO), starting with the 42 magnificent historic Baroque and Renaissance residences: the Palazzi dei Rolli, including the Royal Palace, which, in addition to hosting works by great seventeenth-century artists, will enchant you with its original sumptuous decorations.
With works by Rubens, Van Dyck, Caravaggio and other great artists, Genoa offers more than twenty museums, a treasure to satisfy the interests of all.
From art to the history of navigation, from world cultures to local traditions, you can organize your visit based on specific themes or taking advantage of the advantages of the CARD MUSEUMS enjoy a miscellany of riches.
And if you love culture and the visual arts, you can’t miss Palazzo Ducale and its exhibitions of international interest: from October 5, 2019 until March 2020 you will find “The Twenties in Italy. L’età dell’incertezza” (The Age of Uncertainty) an exhibition rich in art works including Depero, Carrà, De Chirico and many others, which will help you the discover a decade full of contradictions. While contemplating all the works of art, please do not forget to admire the Palace, its halls will make you live the atmosphere of ancient times.
And those who love the beauty of parks and monumental gardens, will be spoilt for choice in Genoa: 18 different public parks, from Villa Durazzo Pallavicini,the park-garden that in 2017 won the award for the most beautiful park in Italy.