Genoa Between Palazzi, Museums and the Sea

Genoa combines urban history, maritime culture, sacred architecture, local culinary culture and sea views to appeal to a range of travel interests. For your travel planning, this creates a culturally shaped cityscape with a clear connection to the water.

Urban Development and the Palazzi dei Rolli

In Genoa’s historic centre, the Strade Nuove and the system of the Palazzi dei Rolli date from the late 16th and early 17th centuries. They represent Europe’s first example of an urban development project subdivided into plots by a public authority within a unified framework.

Via Garibaldi forms the centre of the UNESCO World Heritage ensemble comprising the Palazzi dei Rolli and the Strade Nuove in Genoa. Thus, alongside the individual palazzi, the urban planning structure is also a central focus.

Maritime Culture and Special Museums

The Galata Museo del Mare is the largest maritime museum in the Mediterranean. Visitors can explore the interior of the Nazario Sauro S 518 submarine there. This gives travellers interested in culture a direct way to experience Genoa’s maritime side.

The Castello D'Albertis Museo delle Culture del Mondo gives visitors the opportunity to enter the former home of Captain Enrico Alberto D’Albertis. At the same time, Castello D’Albertis overlooks the port of Genoa from Montegalletto hill.

Cathedral and Cimitero Monumentale di Staglieno

The Cathedral of San Lorenzo was built around 1098 on the site of an earlier basilica dating from the 5th or 6th century. The Cimitero Monumentale di Staglieno was officially opened to the public on 1 January 1851. Staglieno also offers the opportunity to take part in guided tours and themed walks.

Sea Views in Nervi

In Nervi, the Anita Garibaldi Promenade is a two-kilometre-long terrace overlooking the sea. The two kilometres provide the promenade with a clear spatial framework for planning your day. It adds a distinct landscape element to travel planning and therefore also appeals to travellers who wish to include time by the water alongside architecture and museums.

Genoese Culinary Culture

The old “sciamadde” in Genoa are traditional food shops associated with street food. Those who wish to include local culinary culture alongside palazzi, museums and sacred architecture will find here a specific Genoese term and an independent culinary theme. The connection with street food offers a view of an everyday side of the city that differs from its major cultural sites.

Choose Accommodation Based on Your Travel Interests

This combination can serve as a planning framework when choosing your accommodation. A hotel in Genoa can be selected according to the travel interest that shapes your days: urban development, maritime culture, sacred history, sea views or traditional culinary culture.

More Destinations for Your Travel Planning

Other destinations for your trip to Italy include Gaiazza, Serra Riccò, Santa Margherita Ligure, Tessi, Montebruno, Orero, Gorreto and Leivi.

For the higher-level travel overview: Genoa.