Stay : Genoa in 48 hours
If you only have two days to visit the mythical Genoa, this itinerary should interest you. The whole tour can be done on foot and will allow you to learn more about the past of the port city, taking you from museums to palaces, like a journey through the ages
Summary of the stay
Best time to go
2 days
€ - Good and cheap
Detail of the stay : Genoa in 48 hours - 2 days
Day 1: The origins of Genoa
Steps: Gênes
Start your visit at the Bigo, where you can enjoy a bird's eye view of the Renzo Piano redesigned harbor and the city's slate roofs. Before venturing into Europe's largest Palazzo San Giorgio with its painted facades. After having eaten in one of the many focaccerie or friggitorie under the arcades of Sottoripa, take the elegant Via San Lorenzo to arrive in front of the of the same name. This splendid Ligurian Gothic building houses the Treasury Museum with its precious sacred objects. At the back of the cathedral, admire the imposing neoclassical structure of the . The seat of the Republic of Genoa for six centuries, it is now the city's main exhibition center. After looking at Porta Soprana on your right, a reminder of the walls built in the 13th century to defend against Barbarossa, walk along the picturesque Salita Pollaiuoli to Piazza delle Erbe. Enjoy the evening in this lively neighborhood, where Genoese like to meet for aperitifs and until late at night in the many bars and restaurants.
BIGO / ACQUARIO DI GENOVA / PALAZZO SAN GIORGIO / CATHEDRALE SAN LORENZO / PALAZZO DUCALE - TORRE GRIMALDINA / SOTTORIPA
Day 2: The Rolli Palaces
Steps: Gênes
The discovery of Genoa would not be done without Via Garibaldi. Throughout the former Strada Nuova, you will find a series of sumptuous palais palaces. These residences, named "Rolli", were at the disposal of the Republic to host high dignitaries and diplomats visiting Genoa. Palazzo Bianco, Palazzo Rosso and Palazzo Tursi are currently the headquarters of the Strada Nuova Museum Complex, a expositif course of great artistic value. At the end of Via Garibaldi, take Via Balbi which leads to the Main Station. At No. 10, Palazzo Reale deserves a visit. He became a member of Savoy in 1822, and you can admire the splendid ice gallery and the National Pinacothèque. Return to the port by Via del Campo. Along this famous street sung by Fabrizio De André, bustling with small shops and sales, admire the facades of the houses characteristic of popular sponge architecture. To complete this culturally rich visit, do not miss by browsing Via San Luca to follow the signs leading to the national gallery of Spinola Palace, the ancient Palais family palace hosting a collection of works of art including paintings of Antonello da Messina, Van Dyck and Rubens.
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