Travel guide

Genoa

Salty old port of pesto

🗓️ Best time: April–June, September💰 Mid-Range · ~$100/day📍 Italy

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About Genoa

A gritty-grand maritime republic with Europe's largest medieval old town, palatial UNESCO streets, a giant aquarium, and the birthplace of pesto and focaccia.

⭐ Things to do in Genoa

Acquario di GenovaVia Garibaldi palacesOld-town caruggi alleysPorto AnticoBoccadasse fishing coveBoccadasse sunsetSpianata Castelletto lookoutStaglieno monumental cemetery

🍽️ What to eat in Genoa

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Pesto alla genoveseFocaccia genoveseFarinataTrofie pasta

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Walk the caruggi; a metro and hillside funiculars help.

💡 Local tip

Eat focaccia for breakfast dipped in cappuccino — the local way.

🛡️ Safety

Generally safe — exercise normal travel awareness.

🌙 Nightlife

Bars around Piazza delle Erbe in the old town.