Genoa or Genova, the Capital of Liguria is supposedly the 6th largest Italian city and is home to a population of more than 500,000 people. But that is just a few statistics that will surely fall short of doing justice to this beautiful city that forms the illustrious southern end of the Milan-Genoa-Turin Industrial hub, which forms one of the most happening and crucial industrial and economic centers of not only Italy but of Europe as well.
This magnificent port city has ages and ages of history and heritage under its belt, which has only added to its romantic and ethnic essence. Then again, the city today is not just a quintessential allegory of Italian history, heritage, art and culture. It has been, over the years, especially during the European Renaissance period, the epicenter of industrial and economic revolution, which is why the city today is also as important commercially, as it is culturally, as if to do justice to its rich tradition. It is this that adds something special to the city and makes it so romantic, in spite of not being as lustrous and famed as its more fancied counterparts like Rome or Venice.
Genoa, frankly speaking carries with it, every sign and symbol of its glorious past. These signs and symbols, though decaying fast, are still very much apparent in its grand palaces that are hidden here and there in the city, the alluring alley ways that will make you curious enough to take a walk into them, and thus walk into history. But that does not mean there is only history and history everywhere in the city. Genoa today is an overwhelming combination of past and present, seamlessly interwoven in an amazing way. In fact, it is a typical Italian city, where past and present walk hand in hand. You will find the typical Mediterranean houses that are topped by grey and black slate roofs, the outdoor roadside cafes and restaurants, bars and eateries with quirky alleyways crisscrossing every locality. You will find the elegantly designed designer shops that offer Italian artifacts and garments, and stalls that offer miscellaneous stuffs.
Then there is that grand old Genoa port that has gone through face lifting and renovation. Today, with some funky modern avant-garde architectural getup, a fantastic marina and a string of seaside bars, restaurants and shops, the port wears and grand new look that attracts people from all over the world.
Getting to Genoa is pretty easy. It can be reached by air as Genoa is connected by regular flights with the entire Europe and the rest of the world. It can be reached by train from cities like Rome, Turin, Livorno, Fisa, Florence, and even from Nice in France. The city has 2 main stations in Brignole and Genoa. There are a number of highways crisscrossing the region and this gives you the leverage of visiting the place by car. With a number of bus services from various cities, Genoa can be reached by bus as well. Even a ferry service will let you hire a boat and reach the city.
Some of the places of tourist attraction include the Aquarium, which is the second biggest of its kind in Europe, the Sea and the Naval Museum, and a number of other museums that will expose the fascinating past of the city before you. You can visit Via Garibaldi, as the old decorative buildings will make your jaws drop and if you are looking for some entertainment, you have the old harbor, just adjacent to the museum with cinema complexes and cafes, bars and restaurants. There is also the Lanterna, which is the oldest lighthouse in Europe and a string of very old but beautifully decorative churches and cathedrals.
In the bottom-line, Genoa is a perfect center stage if you are looking forward to see a bit of history and culture along with the modern classiness, all blended into one.
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