Genoa is one of the oldest and well preserved cities in Italy, offering to visitors many ancient Renaissance buildings, famous museums and very good restaurants. The main sights are: St. Lawrence Cathedral, the Old Harbor, transformed into a mall by ... more

Genoa is one of the oldest and well preserved cities in Italy, offering to visitors many ancient Renaissance buildings, famous museums and very good restaurants. The main sights are: St. Lawrence Cathedral, the Old Harbor, transformed into a mall by architect Renzo Piano, and the famous cemetery of Staglieno renowned for its monuments and statues. The Museo d'Arte Orientale has one of the largest collections of Oriental art in Europe. Genoa also has the second largest aquarium in the world.  (close)

Rapallo is a beautiful old seaside resort known especially for its pleasant climate that made it over the years the winter residence for most of the Italians. The symbol of Rapallo is its old castle surrounded by the sea that once had to defend the c ... more

Rapallo is a beautiful old seaside resort known especially for its pleasant climate that made it over the years the winter residence for most of the Italians. The symbol of Rapallo is its old castle surrounded by the sea that once had to defend the city from pirate invasions and where nowadays original art exhibitions are held. Take the funicular up to the Holy Virgin of Montallegro hill and admire the most breathtaking view. The walls inside the 7th century shrine still preserve many precious "ex-voto".  (close)

Not as famous as its neighbor Portofino, only 15 minutes away, Santa Margherita Ligure is a fashionable Mediterranean resort, and makes a pleasant base to explore the Cinque Terre villages which are about 60 minutes by a train that leaves every hour. ... more

Not as famous as its neighbor Portofino, only 15 minutes away, Santa Margherita Ligure is a fashionable Mediterranean resort, and makes a pleasant base to explore the Cinque Terre villages which are about 60 minutes by a train that leaves every hour. One can also catch day trip cruises to the villages. Santa Margarita has a pleasant promenade and an attractive small old town. To the west the rocky coast is interrupted by little inlets, among which there is Paraggi, with a strip of sandy beach ideal for sunbathing.  (close)

Portofino is one of the most beautiful resorts of the Italian Riviera southeast of Genoa. Mountains with beautiful sceneries, clear bays, thick evergreen forests, a National Park, all make Portofino an ideal place for a relaxing vacation. One of the ... more

Portofino is one of the most beautiful resorts of the Italian Riviera southeast of Genoa. Mountains with beautiful sceneries, clear bays, thick evergreen forests, a National Park, all make Portofino an ideal place for a relaxing vacation. One of the most scenic walks takes you uphill for about 10 minutes along a signposted path from the west side of town just behind the harbor to the Chiesa di San Giorgio, built on the site of a sanctuary Roman soldiers dedicated to the Persian god Mithras.  (close)

Genoa is one of the oldest and well preserved cities in Italy, offering to visitors many ancient Renaissance buildings, famous museums and very good restaurants. The main sights are: St. Lawrence Cathedral, the Old Harbor, transformed into a mall by ... more

Genoa is one of the oldest and well preserved cities in Italy, offering to visitors many ancient Renaissance buildings, famous museums and very good restaurants. The main sights are: St. Lawrence Cathedral, the Old Harbor, transformed into a mall by architect Renzo Piano, and the famous cemetery of Staglieno renowned for its monuments and statues. The Museo d'Arte Orientale has one of the largest collections of Oriental art in Europe. Genoa also has the second largest aquarium in the world.  (close)