Considered as Europe's largest medieval quarter, you will be totally disorientated in the maze of medieval alleys that make up the 'centro storico'. The small streets wind up from the harbour and have been deliberately designed as a labyrinth to fool thiefs. Discover the well signposted walking itineraries on this map.

In 10 minutes from the appartment, you'll discover the first 'pallazzi rolli' on Via Balbi. Continue your walk through Via Garibaldi to admire palace after palace. You can either buy a combi ticket to visit the three main palaces (you're good for half a day of amazing baroque architecture and world class paintings inside) or pick specifically Palazzo Reale (royal residence) or Palazzo Spinola (inside marvellous painting by Rubens, the master of Baroque)

The old part has been renovated in the nineties to commerate Christoffel Columbus' birthday and is now home of many atttactions such as the naval museum, the acquarium, the Bigo elevator, etc. Yet most locals come here just to get in touch with the sea, savour an ice cream  or eat at one of the many restaurants

Genoa is built as an amphitheater at the sea. The city crawls up its surrounding hills and has preserved many typical red brick alleys ('salitas') which require a some physical condition to ascent. You are more than rewarded by pittoresque alleys as well the breathtaking views that await you.  Check out Salita di Oregina, Salita San Nicolo, Salita a Porte delle Chiappe, Salita di San Francesco

Youn can't miss the Focaccio bakeries throughout city, proudly selling this typical Genoese snack. It get's even better if you order a focaccio al formaggio and go for the typical cheese of neighboring Recco. My favourite focaccio comes from Piazza San Lucca: 

Exquise craftshops can be found in the historical city center. If you're more into established brands, head for Piazza Ferrari and then enjoy the 19th century galeries in Via XX Settembre world brands and all high street Italian labels.

The people of Genova surely know how to enjoy life. No matter the temperature or the duties, between 6pm and 8pm it is time to sit down on a piazza and order a Prosecco, glass or wine or when there is more to celebrate a Negroni or Spritz.  Most serve free appetizers. Our absolute favourite is La Lepre for its good music, abundant appetizers and ridiculously cheap cocktails. Try also Tire Bouchon on the fabulous Piazza Lavagna.

For over 100 years, cable cars crawl up the steep hills surrounding the city center. Close to the apartment you can take the free Granarolo funicular that brings you up to a rural hamlet from where you can walk to the Fort Begato.

Ligurian cuisine offers an enormous variety of food, but everything coming from the sea has a special place. There are countless good restaurant, but for a real treat at modest prices, you should try out the Rosa dei venti club on a ponton in the middle of the old port.

Take a train to Nervi and 15 minutes later you can walk from park to park. Make sure you do the Passeggiate Anita Garibaldi that ends up in small port where you can canoe or swim. Followed by a delicious ice cream.

Head to Staglieno, Italy's most iconic classic cemetery that rivals Paris' Père-Lachaise

Yes, it's the trofie with pesto

Visit the nature park of Portofino, have a coffee in the glamorous little harbour and wlak your way to the extra-ordinary Abbey of San Fruttuoso

Take the train to Casella

Walk down the Corso Italia, particulary nice at sunset

Genova's main cathedrale is a beatifull testimony of its rich Medieval history

You can a (lenghty) walk for Genova's city right upto a typical fisher's harbour of Liguria by walking down the Corso Italia up to Bocadessa

Just walk around in Genova, take an alley up and stairs down. There's always a surprise around the corner.

The Lanterna is Genova's landmark since Medieval time and the world's oldest lighthouse still in function. Make sure to visit the interesting museum a climb to the top as the cherry on the cake. Views are spectular, particular at sunset.

You can first take a train to Pegli, visit the quaint Ligurian harbour as well as the magnificient park of the Villa Durazzo Pallancini and then take the public boat (Navebus) back from Pegli to Porto Antico throughout the Port of Genova - absolute must!

Visit the Navy Museum 'Galata'

Michelangelo said once that the city of Genova is famous for its people and its forts. Discover yourself the impressive ring of forts in the hills around the city.

There are several foud courts but nohing beats the MOG (Mercato Orientale Genova) where you can both find the best Italian ingredients as well as savour a dish

Visit the Bagni Sillo in Sori near Genova for a true beach club evening. Good alternative closer to the city is Monu Café

You can learn more about Paganini and admire one of his two instrimunts by visiting the Palazzi Rolli in Via Garibalid. It's particularly the Palazzo Doria Tursi where you need to be.