Genoa
strada Nuova, Via Garibaldi, Palazzo Bianco, Italian and Flemish, Rubens, Van Dyck and Caveraggio, Palazzo Rosso, Bigo Elevator Area Porto Antico, Palazzo Spinola
Museums Of The ’strada Nuova’
Made a UNESCO World Heritage site in
2006, Via Garibaldi is lined with
Renaissance palaces built by Genova’s
wealthiest families in the 16th and 17th
centuries.
Palazzo Bianco houses a huge collection of Italian and Flemish art including
works by
Rubens, Van Dyck and Caveraggio.
Palazzo Rosso houses an incredible
collection put together over two centuries
by the Brignole-Sale family.
Price: €7.00 for all musuems on the Strada
Nuova. Free for under-18s and over 65s
(European Union residents only).
Address: Via Garibaldi.
Phone: +39 010 247 6351
Internet: www.stradanuova.it
Bigo Elevator
A huge spider-like contraption with a
viewing cabin which shoots you up 40 metres for a fabulous view.
Address: Area Porto Antico, near the aquarium.
Tip
If you intend to visit a number of Genova’s
museums, pick up the Museum Card (on
sale at every museum) which gives entry
to 22 museums and galleries in Genova.
The card is valid for 48 hours and costs
€16
Palazzo Spinola
The National Gallery of Liguria, housed in a
16th century palace donated to the state
by the Spinola family.
Address: Piazza Pelliceria 1.
Phone: +39 010 246 7786
Internet: www.palazzospinola.it
The biggest museum of its kind in the
Mediterranean, and a must for anyone
wanting to understand more of Genova’s
sea-faring past.
Address: Calata Darsena 1 ( Darsena-Via Gramsci).
Phone: +39 010 234 5655
Internet: www.galatamuseodelmare.it
Aquarium
Fabulous aquarium – the biggest in Europe
at over 10,000 square metres and
dedicated to conservation and education!
Address: Area Porto Antico, Ponte Spinola.
Phone: +39 010 23451
Internet: www.acquariodigenova.it
San Lorenzo
Genova’s cathedral, with a fabulous stripy marble facade. Dating to the 12th century, it has a beautiful interior, complete with an unexploded bomb from World War II.
Check out the cathedral’s Treasury – guided tour only, every 30 minutes. Price: Admission to cathedral only is free.
Treasury tours cost €5.50 for adults. Family ticket available at €11 for 2 adults and 2 children.
Address: Piazza San Lorenzo. Cento Storico.
Phone: +39 010 311 269.
One of Europe’s largest, the tiny carrugi
(alleys) thread their way up, down and
across the centre of city. The buildings can
reach six storeys, the alleys – in places no
wider than a couple of metres - hiding
great restaurants, bars and shops. Getting
lost is inevitable –
funky, unique – and always fascinating.
Piazza San Matteo
A very small and beautiful piazza, home to
the powerful Doria family for 500 years.
See the12th century church of San Matteo,
with its beautiful 14th century cloister.
Address: Piazza San Matteo, Centro Storico.
Phone: +39 010 247 4361
Palazzo Reale
Head up to the second floor of this 17th
century palace, and take a 45-minute
guided tour (in English or Italian depending
on nationality of visitors). A stunning
interior, much as it was 200 years ago.
Address: Via Balbi 10
Phone: +39 010 271 0236
Camogli
Very pretty fishing village with brightly-painted houses around 20 km east
of Genova. Take a boat from Genova, or
take the train from Stazione Principe. From
Camogli take a boat to the beautiful
Fruttuoso monastery (10th century).
Underground: Adults €4.20 Round trip. 5-12 years €2.10
Internet: www.golfoparadiso.it (boat trips) and
www.trenitalia.com