Genova

It is a historical port city in northern Italy, the capital of the

Region of Liguria.

Genoa today, as a tourist attraction, is often shadowed by
cities such as Rome or Venice, even though it has a long history
as rich and powerful trade centre.


Its multitude of hidden gems behind cozy
alleyways, excellent cuisine (notably fish and
seafood), the renovated old port, beautiful
sights (including one of Europe's biggest
aquariums), and its position as the European
Capital of Culture in 2004
have made the birthplace of explorer
Christopher Columbus an enticing place
which is gradually becoming more
included in the touristic market.

With pastel-coloured terracotta-roofed
houses, artistic churches, lovely seaside
villas, and also several luxurious
boutiques, Genoa is a must see
Genova Brignole
It is a major railway station in Genoa; it is located in Piazza Verdi in the town center at the
foot of the Montesano hill.

The main long distance station is Genova Piazza Principe station. It is used by about 60,000
passengers a day and 22,000,000 per year.




The Arch
of Victory
also known as
the War
Memorial or
Arc of the
Fallen, is an
imposing
triumphal arch
located in
Piazza della
Vittoria in
Genoa. It is
dedicated to
the Genoese
fallen during
the First World
War and was
inaugurated on
31 May 1931.

Piazza De Ferrari

the main square in Genoa.
Situated in the heart of the city between the
historical and the modern center, Piazza De
Ferrari is renowned for its fountain, which
was restored in recent years along with a
major restyling of the square.
Today next to Piazza De Ferrari there are
numerous office buildings, headquarters of
banks, insurances and other private
companies, making of this district the
financial and business centre of Genoa, so
that Genoeses popularly refer to it as the
"City" of Genoa.
At the end of the 19th century Genoa was
the main financial centre of Italy along
withMilan, and Piazza De Ferrari was the
place were many institutions were
established, like the stock exchange,
the Credito Italiano, the branch offices of
the Bank of Italy, founded in 1893.


Piazza Dante is a square in the center of Genoa. Created in the thirties of
the twentieth century, when with the implementation of the "Plan of the central
areas" was completely demolished the old quarter of Ponticello, is located in an area
of economic and commercial activities.

Porta Soprana (from Superana) was once the main gateway to the city of
Genoa.It is a major piece of medieval stone architecture and is at a short distance
from the historic district of Ravecca.

Columbus
Birthplace
Porta soprana

Teatro Carlo Felice
is the principal opera
house of Genoa, used for
performances of opera, ballet,
orchestral music, and recitals.
It is located on the Piazza De
Ferrari.
The hall is named after
Duke Carlo Felice, and dates
from December 24, 1824,
when the Most Excellent
Department of Theatres was
established.
On January 31, 1825, local architect Carlo Barabino submitted his design for the opera house
which was to be built on the site of the church of San Domenico. The Dominican monks
were moved elsewhere without delay or ceremony, and the first stone of the new building
was laid on 19 March 1826.
The Doge's Palace
(Italian: Palazzo Ducale)

Once the home of the Doges of Genoa, it is now
a museum and a centre for cultural events and
arts exhibitions.

It is situated in the heart of the city, with two
different entrances and faades, the main one on
Piazza Matteotti, and the second one on Piazza
De Ferrari.
San Lorenzo
Genoa Cathedral is aRoman Catholic cathedral in the Italian city of Genoa. It is dedicated
to Saint Lawrence (San Lorenzo), and is the seat of the Archbishop of Genoa.
The cathedral was founded probably in the 5th or 6th century AD, devoted to Saint
Sirus, bishop of Genoa.
Later a church devoted to the Twelve Apostles was built, which was in turn flanked and
replaced by a new cathedral dedicated to Saint Lawrence, in Romanesque style.
Money came from the successful enterprises of the Genoese fleets in the Crusades.
With the construction of the city walls in 1155, the cathedral became the heart of the city.
The piazza, in the absence of other public squares and centers of lay power, was the only
city's public space for the whole Middle Ages. The cathedral was consecrated by
in 1118, and from 1133 had archiepiscopal
rank.

Between 1307 and 1312 the faade was completed, the inner colonnades rebuilt with
capitals and matronei added. The Romanesque structures remained pretty untouched, and
frescoes of religious subject were also added.