{"id":27072,"date":"2021-10-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/uncategorized-en-gb\/genoa"},"modified":"2022-06-03T06:53:36","modified_gmt":"2022-06-03T06:53:36","slug":"genoa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/en-gb\/countries-en-gb\/italy-en-gb\/genoa\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Things To Do in Genova"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Once the mightiest maritime republic in the Mediterranean, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/travel\/genoa?utm_source=omio-magazine&amp;utm_medium=magazine&amp;utm_campaign=city_guides&amp;utm_content=CG_Genova\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Genoa<\/a> is a true city of the sea. Within its vast, twisting medieval core, a remarkable history, spanning eight centuries, blurs with the everyday life of a working port town. Washing hangs high above its worn cobbled streets. Beautiful palazzo mansions hide in unassuming piazzas. Open apartment windows reveal grandiose ceiling murals; painted for nobles with more money than sense, now enjoyed by the normal folk who live there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like a wave, the city rolls down to the deep, dark blue of the Ligurian sea, where the historic harbor has been reimagined into a lively entertainment district, with a cutting-edge aquarium, seafront dining and some of the city\u2019s finest museums. To the west, the monumental industrial port stretches along the coast, all cranes and cargo ships. A reminder of Genoa\u2019s never-ending relationship with the sea. For most, Genoa marks a stop off for Cinque Terre. Those who linger find a city of undeniable beauty\u2014Genoa\u2019s true charms are rooted in its realness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eat<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Genoese gave the world pesto and focaccia, two foods that sum up the city\u2019s outlook on cooking: keep it simple, keep it fresh, keep it delicious. Eaten throughout the day, focaccia is a citywide obsession, to the point where the smell of baked bread seems ingrained into the walls of the medieval center. Panifico Claretta, tucked down a gloomy-looking alley, sells slabs of crisp, salty focaccia for a little more than a euro. For more traditional fare, book a table at Il Cadraio, an osteria just off Via Garibaldi, and try the <em>trofie al pesto<\/em>. The dish combines a super-fresh pesto sauce with the signature hand-rolled trofie pasta of the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Genoa-is-famous-for-its-focaccia-credit-amber-engle-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Genoa is famous for its focaccia. Credit: Amber Engle\/Unsplash\" data-id=\"14481\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=14481\" class=\"wp-image-14482\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Genoa is famous for its focaccia. Credit: Amber Engle\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/artur-rutkowski-2lEoPVy3oJ0-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Pesto, that universal topping, was born in Genoa. Credit: Artur Rutkowski\/Unsplash\" data-id=\"14487\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/artur-rutkowski-2lEoPVy3oJ0-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=14487\" class=\"wp-image-14488\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Pesto, that universal topping, was born in Genoa. Credit: Artur Rutkowski\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sweet fiends will want to pay Pietro Romanengo fu Stefano a visit in Piazza de Soziglia. This classic confectioner has been making sweets in Genoa since 1780, and specializes in handmade, small-batch desserts made from traditional Genoese recipes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the evening, as the bars and cafes take over the piazzas of the old town, Genoa\u2019s aperitivi culture comes into full swing. Start the night at Bar Berto, a classic boite with a well-worn fa\u00e7ade, before bar hopping around this lively square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Play<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Given its past wealth and power, it\u2019s no surprise that Genoa is a city of remarkable architecture. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Genoa\u2019s palazzi, the regal mansions once owned by the republic\u2019s ruling aristocracy. More than 100 dot the old city, but on Via Garibaldi you\u2019ll find 12 of the grandest standing side by side. Today, they\u2019ve been repurposed as galleries, museums, shops and even hairdressers. For a taste of how these opulent homes once looked, head to Palazzo Reale, a museum and former royal residence of the House of Savoy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Genoa also has some of the finest religious buildings in Northwest Italy, so make time for the Cathedral San Lorenzo, with its spectacular Gothic fa\u00e7ade, and the lesser-visited church of San Matteo, a small chapel with a peaceful cloister built by the powerful Doria family.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides Genoa\u2019s medieval center, some of the city\u2019s best bits are along the seafront. The enormous aquarium\u2014the largest in Europe\u2014is home to a remarkable array of manatees, sharks, seals and dolphins. It is also an important center for research and conservation, particularly for whales and the \u201curban\u201d dolphins who live in the city\u2019s waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1015474822-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Piazza San Lorenzo is the city's central square. Credit: Shutterstock\" data-id=\"14497\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1015474822-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=14497\" class=\"wp-image-14498\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Piazza San Lorenzo is the city&#8217;s central square. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A short walk away, the Galata Museo del Mar tells the story of Genoa\u2019s long relationship with the sea. From the foundations of a mighty maritime republic in the 11<sup>th<\/sup> century and Cristopher Columbus\u2019 \u201cdiscoveries\u201d to the evolution of ship building and Italy\u2019s complicated relationship with immigration.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For spectacular panoramas, head to the viewing platform at Spianata Castelletto via the Art Deco lift on Piazza Portello. From here, you get the whole story of Genoa, from the domes and spires of the Old Town, to the cranes and tankers of the new port, in glorious wide focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Genoa-Museum-of-Palazzo-Reale-Mirror-Gallery-ph.Carolina-Fanni-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"The Genoa Museum is housed in an old palazzo. Credit: Carolina Fanni\" data-id=\"14503\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=14503\" class=\"wp-image-14504\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The Genoa Museum is housed in an old palazzo. Credit: Carolina Fanni<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1186788799-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The city's historic center features Renaissance and Gothic marvels. Credit: Shutterstock\" data-id=\"14509\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1186788799.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=14509\" class=\"wp-image-14510\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The city&#8217;s historic center features Renaissance and Gothic marvels. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stay<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sp.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/palazzo-grillo.en-gb.html?aid=1500264&amp;label=goeu_DE_Berlin_IT_Genova_ow_1_0_1_id0_mag_com_en_EUR_Other_x_other_201028_376217_388096\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Palazzo Grillo<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling regal? Bed down in your own palace at Palazzo Grillo, a marble masterpiece of Renaissance architecture in the heart of Genoa\u2019s medieval city. Dating back to the 16th century, the hotel perfectly encapsulates the wealth and opulence of the city\u2019s past. The hotel&#8217;s 25 rooms are decked out in a tasteful minimalist style, a subtle modern contrast to the hotel\u2019s rich history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/An-ornate-stairway-in-Palazzo-Grillo-Credit-Hotel-Palazzo-Grillo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The Hotel Palazzo Grillo is a Renaissance marvel. Credit: Hotel Palazzo Grillo\" data-id=\"14516\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=14516\" class=\"wp-image-14517\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The Hotel Palazzo Grillo is a Renaissance marvel. Credit: Hotel Palazzo Grillo<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/A-double-room-in-Palazzo-Grillo-Credit-Hotel-Palazzo-Grillo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Rooms are modern but comfortable at the Hotel Grillo. Credit: Hotel Grillo\" data-id=\"14522\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/A-double-room-in-Palazzo-Grillo-Credit-Hotel-Palazzo-Grillo.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=14522\" class=\"wp-image-14523\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Rooms are modern but comfortable at the Hotel Grillo. Credit: Hotel Grillo<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sp.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/la-nuvole-residenza-d-epoca.en-gb.html?aid=1500264&amp;label=goeu_DE_Berlin_IT_Genova_ow_1_0_1_id0_mag_com_en_EUR_Other_x_other_201028_376217_388096\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hotel Le Nuvole<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another spectacular historical residence, Hotel Le Nuvole provides great-value accommodation in a distinctive Genoese setting. The 15 rooms are furnished with simple, modern touches, which makes the soaring ceilings, intricate friezes and ancient frescoes all the more luxuriant. The communal spaces follow a similar theme: it\u2019s cool over classic, with contemporary photography juxtaposed with Renaissance art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/An-original-roof-mural-in-Hotel-Le-Nuvole-Credit-Hotel-Le-Nuvole-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"The Hotel Le Nuvole features original frescos and friezes. Credit: Hotel Le Nuvole\" data-id=\"14541\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=14541\" class=\"wp-image-14542\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The Hotel Le Nuvole features original frescos and friezes. Credit: Hotel Le Nuvole<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Double-room-in-Hotel-Le-Nuvole-Credit-Hotel-Le-Nuvole-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Room at the Hotel Le Nuvole are modern yet spacious. Credit: Hotel Le Nuvole\" data-id=\"14548\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Double-room-in-Hotel-Le-Nuvole-Credit-Hotel-Le-Nuvole-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=14548\" class=\"wp-image-14549\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Room at the Hotel Le Nuvole are modern yet spacious. Credit: Hotel Le Nuvole<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once the mightiest maritime republic in the Mediterranean, Genoa is a true city of the sea. Within its vast, twisting medieval core, a remarkable history, spanning eight centuries, blurs with the everyday life of a working port town. Washing hangs high above its worn cobbled streets. Beautiful palazzo mansions hide in unassuming piazzas. 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