The Church of San Pietro in Banchi is one of the most fascinating and characteristic religious buildings in our city. It is located in the heart of the historic center, precisely in Piazza Banchi, near the Old Port. Its strategic location reflects the link between commerce and religiosity that characterized Genoese society during the Renaissance.
The Monumental Bridge, located on Via XX Settembre, is one of Genoa’s most iconic and representative structures.
This imposing bridge, built between 1892 and 1895, is more than just an infrastructure: it is a symbol of modernity and progress for Genoa in the late 19th century, as well as an important urban connection point and an architectural work of great historical and artistic value.
The Villa Durazzo Pallavicini is one of the most fascinating and historically rich mansions located in Genoa. Built in the 19th century, the villa is an outstanding example of neoclassical architecture and landscape design.
Not far from Genoa Brignole Railway Station, we can find a gem amidst the hectic city traffic: the medieval St. Agatha Bridge.
Placed alongside the more linear and modern Castelfidardo Bridge, it connects the city center with the San Fruttuoso district.
Best herbal liqueur in Italy, number one among Italian bitters and worldwide. It has won numerous awards for Amaro Camatti, a Ligurian specialty named the world’s best amaro by the World Liqueur Awards, among the most important competitions in the spirits industry worldwide.
Torta Pasqualina is a typical savory pie from the city of Genoa, prepared with a special puff pastry filled with chard, eggs, fresh marjoram and other ingredients such as prescinsêua, a fresh curd similar to ricotta cheese that is difficult to find outside Liguria.
Like a middle land embracing sea and mountains, Genoa has earned a variety of nicknames throughout its history. Among the many, “la Superba” is certainly the best-known appellation of the Ligurian city, assigned to it by Francesco Petrarch back in 1358
Genoa has a long and illustrious tradition of theater, characterized by a rich variety of performances ranging from the neoclassical beauty of the past era to contemporary innovation.
Here, we will explore its four most important theaters that have made significant contributions to the city’s cultural scene.
Genoa, a city rich in history and culture, is also blessed with a diverse hospital network that offers a wide range of healthcare services to its population and visitors.
Genoa’s hospitals combine a legacy of medical excellence with modern facilities and state-of-the-art technology to ensure high quality care.
