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Culinary Itinerary
If you are looking for genuine Genovese cooking, this charming trattoria is for you!
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Trattoria delle Grazie
48 Via delle GrazieIf you are looking for genuine Genovese cooking, this charming trattoria is for you!
Transformed from the inside of an ancient brothel, “I Cuochi” mixes the freshness of the Mediterranean diet with Ligurian tradition for well-balanced, original dishes, served with a vast selection of excellent wines
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ICUOCHI
18 Vico del FienoTransformed from the inside of an ancient brothel, “I Cuochi” mixes the freshness of the Mediterranean diet with Ligurian tradition for well-balanced, original dishes, served with a vast selection of excellent wines
A once-in-a-lifetime experience in the world of meat (and not only), bred “the old way” with almost maniac care.
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Ristorante RossoCarne
75 Via di RaveccaA once-in-a-lifetime experience in the world of meat (and not only), bred “the old way” with almost maniac care.
If you are looking for real Italian pizza this place is for you! Informal atmosphere and delicious pizza. Don’t miss it!
Pizzeria da Pino
23 Via di RaveccaIf you are looking for real Italian pizza this place is for you! Informal atmosphere and delicious pizza. Don’t miss it!
Since 1889. Go back in time and taste to the ancient flavors: all sorts of vegetable pies and “farinata” (a Genovese pie made from bake chic pea flavors).
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Sà Pesta
16/R Via dei GiustinianiSince 1889. Go back in time and taste to the ancient flavors: all sorts of vegetable pies and “farinata” (a Genovese pie made from bake chic pea flavors).
This place is an institution if we are talking about authentic Genovese street food. Fried fish is not a way to make ends meet here: it’s the real deal.
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Antica Friggitoria Carega
113 r Via di SottoripaThis place is an institution if we are talking about authentic Genovese street food. Fried fish is not a way to make ends meet here: it’s the real deal.
The smallest sandwich shop in the world with the longest lines. From their most famous spicy mix to their porchetta in salsa tonnata. There is something for everyone’s tastebuds.
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Gran ristoro
27 Via di SottoripaThe smallest sandwich shop in the world with the longest lines. From their most famous spicy mix to their porchetta in salsa tonnata. There is something for everyone’s tastebuds.
The ideal for a quick, healthy lunch. Salads and sandwiches made with the freshest fish every time.
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Panino Marino
65R Piazza CaricamentoThe ideal for a quick, healthy lunch. Salads and sandwiches made with the freshest fish every time.
It almost feels like you can still see him: Giuseppe Verdi, almost by chance in 1828 by the Klainguti brothers, Swiss pastry chefs who came to Genova to embark for America in search of fortune...they certainly found it!
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Fratelli Klainguti
98 Piazza SozigliaIt almost feels like you can still see him: Giuseppe Verdi, almost by chance in 1828 by the Klainguti brothers, Swiss pastry chefs who came to Genova to embark for America in search of fortune...they certainly found it!
This fun little café with outside seating will serve you gourmet coffee: from mono-origins to mixes from all the different tropical countries. For real coffee connoisseurs!
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TAZZE PAZZE
71R Piazza Cinque LampadiThis fun little café with outside seating will serve you gourmet coffee: from mono-origins to mixes from all the different tropical countries. For real coffee connoisseurs!
The oldest confectioner’s in Italy, they have been mixing sweetness with history since 1780. In an ancient chemist’s shop, you can taste the house specialties.
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Pietro Romanengo fu Stefano
74/76 r Via di SozigliaThe oldest confectioner’s in Italy, they have been mixing sweetness with history since 1780. In an ancient chemist’s shop, you can taste the house specialties.
Amazing Gelato! An experience you will always remember. The house flavors: mimosa and rose. The best!
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Profumo di Rosa
13 A /R Via CairoliAmazing Gelato! An experience you will always remember. The house flavors: mimosa and rose. The best!
What about the best Focaccia?
Soft and chewy underneath and crunchy on top, this focaccia has just the right doses of good oil and salt. Excellent.
Antico Forno della Casana
17R Vico della CasanaWhat about the best Focaccia?
Soft and chewy underneath and crunchy on top, this focaccia has just the right doses of good oil and salt. Excellent.
The focaccia here is exceptional, even better with good extra virgin olive oil and grains of rock salt sprinkled on top. Sublime.
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Panificio E Grissineria Claretta Snc
12 Via della Posta VecchiaThe focaccia here is exceptional, even better with good extra virgin olive oil and grains of rock salt sprinkled on top. Sublime.
Do you want one of those long two-hour Italian meals? This ain't it! Cheap and friendly, Zimino is truly fantastic by its authenticity, ideal for a typical Genovese lunch! A jump in to the past.
Special dish : tripe on Tuesday and stockfish on Friday.
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Ristorante tipico Zimino
4 Vico delle Scuole PieDo you want one of those long two-hour Italian meals? This ain't it! Cheap and friendly, Zimino is truly fantastic by its authenticity, ideal for a typical Genovese lunch! A jump in to the past.
Special dish : tripe on Tuesday and stockfish on Friday.
Chilling & Cocktails
A few steps away from Niu, this cosy bar offers one of the best aperitifs in the whole historical center!
Il Mugugno
24 Via LuccoliA few steps away from Niu, this cosy bar offers one of the best aperitifs in the whole historical center!
On the 1° floor of the Imperial Palace, which dates back to the 1500s and is a UNESCO World Patrimony site, it offers an elaborate menu of high-quality cocktails.
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Les Rouges Cucina & Cocktails
8a CampettoOn the 1° floor of the Imperial Palace, which dates back to the 1500s and is a UNESCO World Patrimony site, it offers an elaborate menu of high-quality cocktails.
An intimate, elegant choice, cared for in the most minute details in Bohemian style. Large selection of wines.
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Cantine Matteotti
4-6/r Archivolto BalianoAn intimate, elegant choice, cared for in the most minute details in Bohemian style. Large selection of wines.
For beer lovers this venue proposes the best quality brews and excellent bagels.
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Scurreria Beer & Bagel
22r Via di ScurreriaFor beer lovers this venue proposes the best quality brews and excellent bagels.
Suspended between the Middle Ages and today. The best part about a cocktail is the location. Enjoy your drink in the historical Piazzetta San Cosimo.
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Taverna Zaccaria
3r Vico di S. CosimoSuspended between the Middle Ages and today. The best part about a cocktail is the location. Enjoy your drink in the historical Piazzetta San Cosimo.
Cultural Itinerary
Residence of the doge since 1339, today it is the city’s main center for cultural activities.
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Palazzo Ducale
9 Piazza Giacomo MatteottiResidence of the doge since 1339, today it is the city’s main center for cultural activities.
This magnificent cathedral rises to the superb, full of history and mystery
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Cattedrale di San Lorenzo - Duomo di Genova
Piazza San LorenzoThis magnificent cathedral rises to the superb, full of history and mystery
One of the most noted Opera Houses in Italy. Niccolò Paganini played here for the first time on November 30, 1834.
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Teatro Carlo Felice
4 Passo Eugenio MontaleOne of the most noted Opera Houses in Italy. Niccolò Paganini played here for the first time on November 30, 1834.
Noble residence of the aristocratic Brignole-Sale family, adorned with frescoes by the most important Ligurian painters of the 1600s and by inestimable furnishings.
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Palazzo Rosso
18 Via GaribaldiNoble residence of the aristocratic Brignole-Sale family, adorned with frescoes by the most important Ligurian painters of the 1600s and by inestimable furnishings.
An important collection of Genoese, Italian and European paintings from the XVI to the XVIII centuries can be admired inside the museum in the palace.
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Palazzo Bianco
11 Via GaribaldiAn important collection of Genoese, Italian and European paintings from the XVI to the XVIII centuries can be admired inside the museum in the palace.
A noteworthy collection of art is exhibited in the monumental halls, among which is the celebrated “Guarneri Del Gesù”, Niccolò Paganini’s violin.
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Palazzo Doria Tursi
9 Via GaribaldiA noteworthy collection of art is exhibited in the monumental halls, among which is the celebrated “Guarneri Del Gesù”, Niccolò Paganini’s violin.
A blast into the past which allows you to look closely at the rooms of an authentic Genovese noble palace from the XV century.
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Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola (Genova)
1 Piazza di PellicceriaA blast into the past which allows you to look closely at the rooms of an authentic Genovese noble palace from the XV century.
Built between 1257 and 1260 and used as a prison for some time, this building was where Marco Polo was im- prisoned. Here he dictated his “Il Milione” to his cell mate.
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Palazzo di San Giorgio
2 Palazzo San GiorgioBuilt between 1257 and 1260 and used as a prison for some time, this building was where Marco Polo was im- prisoned. Here he dictated his “Il Milione” to his cell mate.
This church was the center of the Doria family's settlement, this may be the most well-preserved corner of Medieval Genova
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Church of San Matteo
18 Piazza di S. MatteoThis church was the center of the Doria family's settlement, this may be the most well-preserved corner of Medieval Genova
Built in the VII century, this is the most significant ex- ample of Roman Genovese architecture. Niccolò Pa- ganini’s birth certificate is housed here.
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San Donato, Genoa
10 Via S. DonatoBuilt in the VII century, this is the most significant ex- ample of Roman Genovese architecture. Niccolò Pa- ganini’s birth certificate is housed here.
This church is built on top of same shops. Their income made the completion of the church possible.
San Pietro in Banchi
Piazza BanchiThis church is built on top of same shops. Their income made the completion of the church possible.
One of the most beautiful churches built at the end of X century outside the city walls, surrounded by nature and vineyards.
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Santa Maria delle Vigne
5 Vico del Campanile delle VigneOne of the most beautiful churches built at the end of X century outside the city walls, surrounded by nature and vineyards.
This church has been in Genova's red light district since the time is was a Maritime Republic
Parish St. Maria Maddalena and St. Gerolamo Emiliani
11 Piazza della MaddalenaThis church has been in Genova's red light district since the time is was a Maritime Republic
One of the most extensive architectural complexes from the 1600-1700s in Genoa, with stately reception halls full of frescoes, stucco-work, paintings, sculptures, and furnishings belonging to the noble Balbi and Durazzo families.
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Musei Nazionali di Genova - Palazzo Reale
10 Via BalbiOne of the most extensive architectural complexes from the 1600-1700s in Genoa, with stately reception halls full of frescoes, stucco-work, paintings, sculptures, and furnishings belonging to the noble Balbi and Durazzo families.
The most extensive, luxurious aristocratic residence in the city, this is the Villa of the only Prince Genoa ever had: Andrea Doria Pamphilj.
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Villa del Principe
4 Piazza del PrincipeThe most extensive, luxurious aristocratic residence in the city, this is the Villa of the only Prince Genoa ever had: Andrea Doria Pamphilj.
A Medieval treasure built in 1180. The building has two Romanic churches and the commenda , which funcioned as both naval station and hospital.
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Church of St. John of Prè
1 Piazza della CommendaA Medieval treasure built in 1180. The building has two Romanic churches and the commenda , which funcioned as both naval station and hospital.
SItuated outside the primitive city wall, the Basilica was the first Cathedral of Genova in times when the Saracens attacked the city, laying it to waste.
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St Syrus’s Basilica
4 Via S. SiroSItuated outside the primitive city wall, the Basilica was the first Cathedral of Genova in times when the Saracens attacked the city, laying it to waste.
According to legend, the god Janus Bifronte, protector of ships and coins, was the founder of the city,giving it the name Genoa.
Pozzo di Giano
Piazza di SarzanoAccording to legend, the god Janus Bifronte, protector of ships and coins, was the founder of the city,giving it the name Genoa.
Leisure Itinerary
Famous all over Italy, the Aquarium exhibits such vast aquatic biodiversity as to make it the most important in Europe.
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Acquario di Genova
Ponte SpinolaFamous all over Italy, the Aquarium exhibits such vast aquatic biodiversity as to make it the most important in Europe.
Work of art by Genova’s own Renzo Piano, the design recalls the cranes used to load and unload containers onto the cargo ships in the port. This panoramic lift gets up to 40 meters high and gives you a full view as it turns 360 degrees.
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Bigo
5 Calata CattaneoWork of art by Genova’s own Renzo Piano, the design recalls the cranes used to load and unload containers onto the cargo ships in the port. This panoramic lift gets up to 40 meters high and gives you a full view as it turns 360 degrees.
An imposing ship built in 1986 in Port El Kantauoi (Tunisia) for the film set of Roman Polanski’s movie “Pirates” in 2011.
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Nettuno
Molo Ponte CalviAn imposing ship built in 1986 in Port El Kantauoi (Tunisia) for the film set of Roman Polanski’s movie “Pirates” in 2011.
Both young and old can experience and experiment all kinds of subject matter in more than 2000 square meters of didactic, multimedia and interactive games and activities.
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La Città dei Bambini e dei Ragazzi
Both young and old can experience and experiment all kinds of subject matter in more than 2000 square meters of didactic, multimedia and interactive games and activities.
One of the main shopping streets lined with splendid mosaics, porticoes and colorful archways. Connect- ed to the “Piazza De Ferrari”
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Via XX Settembre
Via XX SettembreOne of the main shopping streets lined with splendid mosaics, porticoes and colorful archways. Connect- ed to the “Piazza De Ferrari”
Center of night life at weekends, meeting place to sit and enjoy a drink or an ice cream.
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Piazza delle Erbe
16r Piazza delle ErbeCenter of night life at weekends, meeting place to sit and enjoy a drink or an ice cream.
On summer nights when the heat tempts you to stay outside, this square gets lively with music and a re- laxed atmosphere. It may be hard to find a table but there are plenty of venues.
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Piazza Lavagna
Piazza LavagnaOn summer nights when the heat tempts you to stay outside, this square gets lively with music and a re- laxed atmosphere. It may be hard to find a table but there are plenty of venues.
The perfect destination for a quick coffee or cocktail on-the-go. The Gallery has hosted Genova’s Book Fair at Easter and Christmas since 1926.
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Galleria Giuseppe Mazzini
Galleria Giuseppe MazziniThe perfect destination for a quick coffee or cocktail on-the-go. The Gallery has hosted Genova’s Book Fair at Easter and Christmas since 1926.
Important buildings from the 1800s stand face to face on this elegant street along with Palazzo Doria-Spinola, a palace from the 1500s.
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Via Roma
Important buildings from the 1800s stand face to face on this elegant street along with Palazzo Doria-Spinola, a palace from the 1500s.
Fruit and vegetable compositions exhibited like works of art, plants and wonderfully scented flowers, the deep red of fresh meat and the blue of this morning’s catch. A mix of aromas and flavors that make your mouth water.
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Mercato Orientale
75 r Via XX SettembreFruit and vegetable compositions exhibited like works of art, plants and wonderfully scented flowers, the deep red of fresh meat and the blue of this morning’s catch. A mix of aromas and flavors that make your mouth water.
This was the Captain Enrico Alberto D’Albertis Castle, who traveled across land and sea, wanted to include the experiences of his travels in this romantic residence, now full of “rooms of wonder” and his collection of colonial trophies.
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Castello d'Albertis
18 Corso DogaliThis was the Captain Enrico Alberto D’Albertis Castle, who traveled across land and sea, wanted to include the experiences of his travels in this romantic residence, now full of “rooms of wonder” and his collection of colonial trophies.
Designed by the architect Canzio Michele, who was also the set designer for the Carlo Felice Theatre, this unique romantic gardens cannot be matched by other villa; a proper theatrical performance distinguished by lakes, streams and waterfalls
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Villa Durazzo Pallavicini
13 Via Ignazio PallaviciniDesigned by the architect Canzio Michele, who was also the set designer for the Carlo Felice Theatre, this unique romantic gardens cannot be matched by other villa; a proper theatrical performance distinguished by lakes, streams and waterfalls
A breathtaking view of the city not to be missed. Easy to get to on foot or you can take the elevator from Piazza Portello. An absolute must!
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Spianata di Castelletto
Spianata di CastellettoA breathtaking view of the city not to be missed. Easy to get to on foot or you can take the elevator from Piazza Portello. An absolute must!
Green areas and a splendid view of the city are the protagonists of this excursion. Besides the majestic forts, you will find the Observatory, the city’s semi- nary and some typical trattorias.
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Righi
Green areas and a splendid view of the city are the protagonists of this excursion. Besides the majestic forts, you will find the Observatory, the city’s semi- nary and some typical trattorias.
Boccadasse is one of the most loved areas of the city, both by locals and tourists. Let yourself be wooed by the colorful houses, the beach of round, polished pebbles (typical of the Ligurian coastline) and the memorable ice cream. An excellent place to sip a glass of wine looking out over the sea.
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Boccadasse
Boccadasse is one of the most loved areas of the city, both by locals and tourists. Let yourself be wooed by the colorful houses, the beach of round, polished pebbles (typical of the Ligurian coastline) and the memorable ice cream. An excellent place to sip a glass of wine looking out over the sea.
Walking along this wonderful 2-km foot path along the sea, looking out over the Portofino promontory, you will feel like you are walking on water.
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Nervi
Walking along this wonderful 2-km foot path along the sea, looking out over the Portofino promontory, you will feel like you are walking on water.