Genoa Old Town
Genoa's historic center is the largest medieval old town in Europe, a dense labyrinth of narrow alleys (caruggi), medieval churches, and palaces crammed into the space between the port and the hills. Free to walk.
Promenade in Genoa
Porto Antico
The Porto Antico (Old Port) is Genoa’s renovated waterfront, redesigned by Renzo Piano with a Biosphere (tropical greenhouse), the Aquarium (Europe’s largest, paid), the Bigo panoramic elevator (paid), and wide public spaces. Free to walk. The port area connects the old town to the sea. Budget travelers walk the waterfront, skip the paid attractions, and watch the harbor activity from the free public spaces.
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Before you go
- Address
- Calata Falcone e Borsellino, 16123 Genoa
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Via Garibaldi
Via Garibaldi (Strada Nuova) is a UNESCO-listed street of Renaissance and Baroque palaces built by Genoa's wealthiest families. Free to walk.
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