About Genoa
Genoa, often referred to as “La Superba” (The Superb), is a captivating Italian city located on the Ligurian coast. With a rich history dating back to ancient times, Genoa has played a pivotal role in maritime trade and cultural exchange, making it a city of great historical significance.
The city boasts a charming blend of old-world charm and modern vibrancy. Its historic center is a maze of narrow streets and alleyways, lined with colorful buildings, ancient churches, and bustling piazzas. The impressive Palazzi dei Rolli, a UNESCO World Heritage site, showcases the city’s architectural splendor and offers a glimpse into its past grandeur.
Genoa’s maritime heritage is prominently displayed at the Old Port (Porto Antico), where visitors can explore attractions like the Galata Maritime Museum and the Aquarium of Genoa, one of the largest and most diverse aquariums in Europe. As a culinary hub, Genoa is celebrated for its gastronomic delights. The local cuisine features dishes like pesto sauce, focaccia bread, and fresh seafood that highlight the region’s Mediterranean flavors.
For more information: Visit Genoa
If you would like to find out about the activities, art galleries, and events available during this period in Genoa, check out at this link https://www.mentelocale.it/genova/eventi/
Genova City Pass
The Municipality of Genoa is pleased to offer participants to the CLIA CRUISE WEEK a dedicated Genoa City Pass card.
The card will be valid 48h from activation.
The card includes experiences to discover the museums and cultural heritage of Genova:
- Torri della Cattedrale di San Lorenzo ascent to the façade towers of the Cathedral of San Lorenzo Columbus’ House, it is a small but dense memorial dedicated to history’s most important explorer
- Galata Maritime Museum & Nazario Sauro submarine. The largest and most innovative maritime museum of the Mediterranean
- MEI – Museo Nazionale dell’Emigrazione Italiana, housed inside the medieval Commenda di San Giovanni di Prè
- Castello d’Albertis – Museum of World Cultures, house-museum offers an extraordinary opportunity to immerse oneself in the world of its creator, the Captain Enrico Alberto D’Albertis
- Palazzo Reale and Palazzo Spinola di Pellicceria, large patrician residences with halls decorated with furniture, frescoes, stuccos and collection of paintings by the main Genoese, Flamish and European artists.
- Strada Nuova Museums, a unique museum itinerary connects three palaces of the Palazzi dei Rolli, Unesco Heritage
- Museum of Risorgimento, located in the birthplace of Giuseppe Mazzini. It preserves and exhibits a rich historical and artistic heritage through which the symbolic figures of Risorgimento are brought to life
- Contemporary Art Museum of Villa Croce, in the beautiful setting of this 19th-century villa, an extraordinary collection of works documenting modern and contemporary art
- Wolfsoniana, part of the Museums in Nervi, focuses in particular on the decorative and propaganda arts of the period 1880-1945
- Raccolte Frugone, is part of the Museums in Nervi; housed in the ancient villa Grimaldi Fassio in the splendid context of the parks, it hosts Belle Epoque paintings and sculptures
- GAM-Modern Art Museum, is part of the Museums in Nervi, and is housed in the sixteenth-century building of Villa Saluzzo Serra, a noble residence in the wonderful context of the parks overlooking the sea
- Museo di Storia Naturale, the oldest museum in the city and has an enormously rich scientific collection from all over the world
- Oriental Art Museum “E. Chiossone”, situated in the park of Villetta Di Negro, hosts the rich heritage of Japanese and Oriental art
- Ligurian Archeological Museum, located in Villa Pallavicini in Pegli, with over 50,000 archaeological finds coming from all over Liguria the visitor encounters extraordinary and unique remains and artefacts
The card allows you to travel on the public transport network in the city of Genoa, including buses, metro, the system of lifts and rack railways which link the city with its panoramic viewpoints.
To proceed with issuing the reserved card, please follow these steps:
- Access the website www.genovacitypass.it
- Click on the shopping bag icon at the top right to view the empty cart
- In the “ENTER DISCOUNT CODE” space, enter the reserved code CLIA and click APPLY; the reserved card will appear in the cart
- Enter your details in the form (name, surname, email address) and click CONFIRM; the card will be sent to the indicated email address
Other Suggestions for Visiting the City of Genoa
- Welcome to the city that through its extraordinary artistic and cultural heritage enchants the senses while nourishing the soul. If you’re looking for an unforgettable journey through centuries of history and beauty, you’ve come to the right place. Genoa is a hidden gem where art and culture intertwine in a powerful embrace.
- By visiting the website https://www.visitgenoa.it/en it’s possible to find useful information for visiting the city and be updated on the main events and exhibitions in progress: https://www.visitgenoa.it/en/events
- From the historic centre to the fascinating villages overlooking the sea just a few steps from the centre, Genoa will surprise you! Here you find the ten must-see places in Genoa: https://www.visitgenoa.it/en/ten-things-plus-one-not-be-missed-genoa
- Collections, exhibitions and galleries. The museum offer in Genoa is absolutely varied and articulated. Learn more about: https://www.visitgenoa.it/en/musei
- From Villa Pallavicini to the Parks of Nervi, you can discover unforgettable green oases with amazing views of the sea, not far from the city centre : https://www.visitgenoa.it/en/parks-villas-and-botanical-gardens
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