Ferry tickets to Genoa
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The wonderful flavor of Genoa
This is the capital of Liguria and the birthplace of Christopher Colombus. In Italy it is known as “La Superba” as this big port ia a historical city with many monuments that are famous worldwide. The emblematic lighthouse La Lanterna is the first thing you see as you enter the port. Twice a year, the Rolli Days open the palace doors to the public. The event lasts for a weekend and it is held in autumn and in spring. Book your ferry tickets to Genoa through Let’s Ferry.
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View in Genoa center
Attractions in Genoa
• See the symmetrical fountain at the Piazza De Ferrari.
• At this square you will see many monuments like the Palazzo Ducale (Doge’s Palace) and the Teatro Carlo Felice.
• The Galata Museo del Mare is the four-storey Maritime Museum at the port.
• At the Piazza San Lorenzo you can visit the majestic Cattedrale di San Lorenzo, which was built around 1100 A.C.
• Visit the Acquario di Genova, the biggest aquarium in Italy and one of the biggest ones in Europe.
• At the Via Balbi you will see many palaces, but the Palazzo Reale is the one you will remember for a long time.
• Next to the impressive Porta Soprana towers there is the Casa di Colombo. It’s the stone house where Christopher Columbus was born.
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Buildings in Genoa
Beaches in Genoa
• The Spiaggia di Vernazzola is pebbled and secluded. It’s 8 km from the port.
• In a short distance from there you can swim at the rocky Spiaggia di Caprafico.It’s very famous due to its crystal blue waters and most of the times it’s very crowded.
• The Spiaggia Multedo is both pebbled and sandy and it stretches over a long coastline. It’s 13 km from the port.
• The Spiaggia Baia del Silenzio is 60 km from the port. It’s sandy, organized and very popular.
Activities in Genoa
• Book a tricycle tour to see as many monuments in Genoa as you can.
• Stroll at the Via Garibaldi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the carruggi, the narrow alleys and see the Palazzo Bianco, the Palazzo Rosso and the Palazzo Doria Tursi.
• At the Aquarium you will see Bigo, an airlift designed by Renzo Piano. It offers panoramic view from a 40 m height to the port and the Old City.
• Hiking at the hidden oasis of the Laghi del Gorzente, a lake just an hour from the port.
• Rent a boat to visit the Italian Remo. Explore the prestigious San Remo and the famous Cinque Terre.
Genoa, Access: You can reach the port by bus, subway, train, car, plane or ferry. The airport is 4 km from the port.
Tip: Only here you will taste the original focaccia and pesto Genovese.
Fun fact: As soon as the Pesto Genovese received the official Designation of Origin from the EU in 2005, the Consorzio del Pesto Genovese was established. This is a consortium that ensures the quality and the origin of the local product.