Excursions in Genoa

Genoa is the largest northern port city in Italy. Tourist life here is in full swing. Genoa offers fascinating tours, excellent beach holidays, active entertainment and quiet walks through the streets of a mysterious city with ancient architecture. The atmosphere of the homeland of Christopher Columbus, Giuseppe Verdi and Marco Polo is really special. The wealth of attractions means great opportunities for tour guides to please tourists with legendary stories.

Attractions and entertainment in Genoa

The starting point of all sightseeing destinations is Ferrari square, which itself is a landmark with its own history. Here is the main tourist office, where you can get information about any event in the city, learn about tours and transport.

List of the most fascinating attractions:

• The old city port converted into an entertainment center. On the territory of the complex there is a museum, panoramic elevator (another sightseeing tour, in addition to travel by cable road), tropical garden, a modern swimming pool.
• The oldest lighthouse "La Lanterna" was originally used for its intended purpose, but in the 14th century it was made a prison. The construction that will be seen by tourists on the tour is that after the 16th century reconstruction.
• Beach picturesque area –Boccadasse, where there are several beaches with good infrastructure.
• Palaces of nobility of Genoa, which are mainly concentrated in the Palazzo dei Rolli section. A knowledgeable tour guide will tell you about each building of the Genoese district, will show the best collections of furniture antiques, priceless sculptures, paintings and ancient tapestries.
• The Genoa Aquarium, the largest in Europe.