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Genoa Vacation, Travel and Hotel Information

Italy's principle seaport

Liguria Port in Genoa, Italy

As Italy's principal seaport, Genoa is located on the northwest coast of Italy in the region of Liguria, not far from the French border.

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Must Sees in Genoa Vacation, Travel and Hotel Information

  • Piazza de Ferrari
  • Strada Nuova (now Via Garibaldi)
  • St. Lawrence Cathedral
  • Cemetery of Staglieno - renowned for its monuments and statues.
  • Genoa Aquarium
  • "Torre della Lanterna" - ancient lighthouse

Map of Genoa Vacation, Travel and Hotel Information

Genoa is a train hub that can be reached from Milan, Tornio, La Spezia, Pisa, Rome, Nice and France. This spectacular section of the Italian Riviera has several interesting villages, ports, and resorts. Most can be reached by train, bus, or ferry from Genoa. Portofino, Rapallo, and Camogli are three of the most popular destinations.

There are two train stations, Principe and Brignole which are both in central Genoa. Buses leave from Piazza Della Vittoria. Ferries leave Genoa's port for Elba, Sicily, Sardinia, and Corsica. Genoa's small airport, Cristoforo Colombo, provides flights to other parts of Italy and Europe. There is a good local bus service in Genoa. Local ferries go to towns along the Italian Riviera.

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