Old Genoa

While Genoa is the capital of Liguria and home to Italy’s busiest port, these facts barely scratch the surface of what La Superba, “the Magnificent One”, really is. You’re currently standing in one of the largest historic centres in Europe, spanning 113 hectares across the Molo and Maddalena districts. If you think this is impressive, wait until you reach the historical walk... In this maze of narrow alleys, you’ll come across splendid homes once owned by wealthy merchants and Genoese nobles. Just look at the Palazzo di Nigro, those frescoes seem to wink at you as you pass. Keep going and you’ll find hidden Gothic arcades, timeworn stone galleries, and richly decorated Baroque churches like nearby San Pietro. You’ll also discover lively piazzas at every corner, each one a blend of languages, cultures, and delicious aromas. Lively, authentic, and rooted deeply in its past, Old Genoa is a maze of surprises waiting to be explored.