Sightseeing in Genoa - what to see. Complete travel guide

The central Via XX Settembre street is the busiest shopping street of Genoa. It is a continuous series of boutiques and shopping pavilions. Stores of famous world brands are located there. …
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In Genoa, it is easy to find suitable entertainment for young travelers. One of the main attractions of the city is the Acquario di Genova. This aquarium is one of the largest in Europe and …
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This year has been opened a new museum that is organized in a submarine. The submarine named Nazario Sauro was demobilized from Italian Navy and transferred to Museum of Sea.

Restaurants of Genoa will become a real treasure for fans of Italian cuisine. Connoisseurs of other culinary traditions will also have no problems finding a suitable place to relax and enjoy …
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Genoa has already become a permanent venue of numerous festivals and cultural events of the international level. Just before the Christmas holidays Genoa hosts Festival of Circus Art, which …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Genoa and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Genoa
♥ Shopping area ' Via San Vincenzo' Genoa, 1.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Via Roma' Genoa, 1.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Via XX Settembre' Genoa, 1.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Via XXV Aprile' Genoa, 1.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Via Luccoli' Genoa, 1.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Via San Vincenzo' Genoa, 1.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Via Roma' Genoa, 1.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Via XX Settembre' Genoa, 1.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Via XXV Aprile' Genoa, 1.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Via Luccoli' Genoa, 1.5 km from the center. On the map


Survived castles around Genoa
♥ Castle 'Castello Mackenzie' Genoa, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Palazzo Cicala' , 1.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Albertis Castle' Genoa, 2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castello Raggio' Genoa, 6.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castello di Montoggio' Montoggio, 13.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castello Mackenzie' Genoa, 0.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Palazzo Cicala' , 1.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Albertis Castle' Genoa, 2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castello Raggio' Genoa, 6.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castello di Montoggio' Montoggio, 13.8 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Genoa
♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale delle Cinque Terre' , 68.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale delle Cinque Terre' , 68.7 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in Genoa and around
♥ Art museum 'Musei di Strada Nuova' Genoa, 1.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Doge s Genoa' Genoa, 1.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Diocesan Museum' Genoa, 1.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum of Genoa Cathedral s Treasure' Genoa, 1.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Palazzo Reale' Genoa, 1.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Musei di Strada Nuova' Genoa, 1.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Doge s Genoa' Genoa, 1.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Diocesan Museum' Genoa, 1.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Museum of Genoa Cathedral s Treasure' Genoa, 1.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Palazzo Reale' Genoa, 1.9 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Genoa from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Balestrino
From the series “The Most Impressive Abandoned Cities on the Planet”
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Distance from Genoa center - 69.9 km.
There exist a considerable amount of priceless historical attractions. Visitors can see the beautiful St. Andrew church that survived by some miracle after the devastating earthquakes. Beautiful St. George Cathedral which is remained untouched and which is decorated with priceless frescoes of the 15th century. New earthquakes pose a real threat to Balestrino. The risk is high and the unique historical objects may be ruined at any time. …
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Aquarium of Genoa
From the series “The Coolest and Largest Oceanariums in the World”
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Distance from Genoa center - 2 km.
Visitors will have an opportunity to admire the most incredible deep sea inhabitants, which are now living in a huge aquarium, and watch the stingrays that lurk in a large outdoor tank. In total, there are 70 aquarium tanks. More than one hour is necessary to get acquainted with all sea creatures. There is also an exclusive ride, which is called Night Shark. Once a month, everyone can spend a night in the aquarium and watch the behavior of its inhabitants after dark. …
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Europeans Hope to Travel This Summer
Every month, ETC publishes an upgraded travel report with information about limitations caused by COVID-19, current market sentiment, and the biggest challenges that the market faces. The latest issue of the report is based on the data collected in January 2021. Today, Europeans are equally concerned about the number of COVID-19 cases and possible quarantine measures for travelers (15% each). Safety is more important when before these days. Almost two-thirds (69%) of respondents say that they are willing to travel to places that have strict health protocols. Only 21% of respondents see health protocols as a potential threat to their trouble-free vacation.
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09.03.2021
Every month, ETC publishes an upgraded travel report with information about limitations caused by COVID-19, current market sentiment, and the biggest challenges that the market faces. The latest issue of the report is based on the data collected in January 2021. Today, Europeans are equally concerned about the number of COVID-19 cases and possible quarantine measures for travelers (15% each). Safety is more important when before these days. Almost two-thirds (69%) of respondents say that they are willing to travel to places that have strict health protocols. Only 21% of respondents see health protocols as a potential threat to their trouble-free vacation.

09.03.2021
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