Genoa is Italy's most underrated city — birthplace of Christopher Columbus, inventor of pesto, city of Europe's greatest labyrinthine caruggi alleys, and capital of the Ligurian Riviera. The palatial Via Garibaldi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
3M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
April–June or September–October — summer warm, winter mild but rainy
Top sights & experiences
- 🌿 Pesto Class & Local Food
- 🏛️ Via Garibaldi (UNESCO)
- 🌀 Caruggi — Labyrinthine Alleys
- ⚓ Porto Antico & Aquarium
- 🔭 Cristoforo Colombo House
- 🚡 Zecca-Righi Funicular
Perfect for
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