We've launched a new edition of this free guide to our home city Genoa, packed with fresh features and current tips, including a new interactive map. Besides advice on attractions, restaurants, hotels, and nightlife, the new edition also offers an events calendar for the capital of the Italian Riviera.
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We have expanded the latest edition of this guide even further. This is fitting for a guide to Italy's longest city, which stretches a whopping 27 km from east to west! In addition to the Porto Antico, the historic center, the Carrugi, Carignano, and the coastal suburbs like Albaro, Boccadasse, and Sturla, I have also covered the medieval area around the Church of the Augustinians and the eastern districts like Quinto and Nervi, the city's furthest point. After a few years in Genoa, this edition naturally includes more restaurant, hotel, and nightlife recommendations. If you have also purchased our SlowItaly Liguria guidebook, you'll have a handy travel companion with recommendations from Ventimiglia to Lerici AND a comprehensive overview of Genoa.
Genoa is a real walking city
We recommend that you explore Genoa on foot. The streets are compact and some alleys are either too narrow or steep for public transportation or cars, so you'll see more of the historic old town on a walking tour. You might also consider renting a Vespa or other scooter to navigate the streets in traditional Italian style! If you're traveling outside of downtown Genoa, there are bus, train, and cable car options that will make navigating the city a breeze - just remember to buy tickets in advance or online, as you can't buy them on the bus.
What's New in This Edition?
Many small additions, especially in terms of restaurants, hotels, and a few attractions that we find worth mentioning. This year, we've included the Botteghe Antiche of Genoa. Apart from travel tips, this version provides much more information about cultural and gastronomic events in the city. Naturally, it also covers all the unique tourist attractions such as:
- Boccadasse: the old sailor's district of the city, with a beautiful seaside walk.
- Spianata Castelletto: a distinct area in the city's hilly park.
- Palazzi dei Rolli: a collection of stunning historical palaces in the heart of Genoa.
- Via Garabaldi: Genoa's historical center, dotted with local shops, restaurants, and cafés.
- Palazzo Rosso: a historical palace built in 1671, which now houses an art gallery.
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