Travel to Genoa Italy

Genoa leads a dual existence .The old medieval, walled, sea hugging, city threaded
by a maze of caruggis-alleys- that are bound by old buildings piercing the skies. These
parts reveal the most magnificent medieval treats- university, several museums, many
elegant palaces, cathedrals to the boyhood home of the Columbus.
Standing cheek by jowl is the modern city of Genoa that stretches miles along the
coast and climbs the hills. It is a hectic center for international business adjoined by
serene parks, and fast paced belvederes from which you can gaze longingly at the
times gone by in this city beside the sea. Its one of the most sought after Italian
destinations.
Travel to Genoa on planes, trains, roads or even ferries. Once there, the best way to get
around in Genoa is on foot. However, metered taxis found at cabstands, are especially
convenient and but are more expensive than city's elaborate bus system.
Some of the sights include:
Piazza San Marco
Doris - the maritime masters who controlled the
city of Genoa left their stamp on it. Their church
the San Matteo, still bears their torch bearer's
crypt. The stunning Doria palaces that surround,
have a perfect view of the church -even as
you can only marvel at the high life and the
goings on behind the array of loggias and
black-and-white-striped marble facades. Its
one of the best stops when you travel to
Genoa.

Via Garibaldi
It could have been the medieval
precursor to "Boulevard High and mighty"
- where most of the city of Genoa's rich
and famous dwelled. Today, it houses
many of the city's museums and is a
starting point for most of the well-known
sights. Walk into the Galleria di Palazzo
Bianco and Galleria di Palazzo Rosso to
glimpse the marvelous art collections.
History is on display at the Palazzo Turisi
where you can still see the letters of
Christopher Columbus and Nicolo
Paganini's violin.

Acquario di Genova (Aquarium of Genoa)

This would be the fun stop you had
looked for, especially for the kids.
Built like a ship and parked in an
old harbor, it is just a brisk walk
away from the Via Garibaldi.
Europe's largest aquarium brings
you an underwater "ringside view
"of Red Sea coral reefs, pools within
the Amazon River basin and other
astounding marine sights. Watch
sharks snap, seals frolic and sea
horses "gallop just as they do on the
sea bed. If the jellyfish in
transparent columns don't seem
eerie, wait till dolphins blow trick
bubbles at you. It's the Kids wonderland on your travel to Genoa.

Cattedrale San Lorenzo

A repository of faith, the austere

black-and-white-striped exterior still
inspires awe. Inside, John the Baptist's
relics lie within a 13th-century crypt
.You can even view the cutlery in
which Saint John's head was served
to Salome as well as a bowl said to
be on the table of the Last Supper.
The magnificent gold and bejeweled
artifacts are a testimony to Genoa's
bygone position.

Complesso Museale di Santa Chiara (Museum Complex of St. Clare)

If you are tired by the hectic tour of
the city's delights, this is the perfect
place for refreshing your body -and
soul. The placid retreat is meant to
shield Chiostri dell'Ordine di Santa
Chiara from the city's bustle. The
courtyard of the flowering cloisters
and four paths leading to its center
are lined with arbors. Colorfully
painted majolica tiles and tiled
benches provide the perfect setting
for your breather. It adds a peaceful
note to destination Italy.

Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola

The dazzling abode of another leading
family, it today serves as a luxurious
setting for a fabulous art collection. Many
masterpieces by "sons of city" -Strozzi and
De Ferrari, jostle with painters of the
Dutch and Flemish schools, in this
eclectic collection. Feast your eyes on
works of Sicilian master Antonello da
Messina, Guido Reni, Luca Giordano,
and Van Dyck.

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