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Genoa Vacations

Although not part of the “Big Three,” Rome, Florence and Venice, historic Genoa is No. 1 for many visitors to Italy. Aptly known as La Superba, Genoa is the Italian Riviera’s largest city and birthplace of Christopher Columbus. It is beloved for its beautiful architecture, which blends Baroque, Renaissance and Gothic, a plethora of palaces, Pesto alla Genovese, Mediterranean beaches and much more.

Region: Italy

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Featured Genoa Hotel

  • Best Western Plus City Hotel

    Best Western Plus City Hotel

    Palazzo Ducale
    Our 3.5-Star classification designates those properties where guests experience an ideal mix of comfortable accommodations and modern amenities. Most of these hotels feature a variety of services, and offer distinguished style and comfort. Half star indicates that the hotel/resort meets all criteria of the designated rating and exceeds in certain areas.
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    • No Honeymoon Amenity
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      Free Wi-Fi
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      Gym/Fitness Center
    • Non-Smoking Property
      Non-Smoking Property
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    This comfortable hotel offers modern guest rooms and a central location with easy access to popular attractions.

    • Breakfast Not Included
      Breakfast Not Included
    • No Spa Services
      No Spa Services
    • No Meal Plans Available
      No Meal Plans Available
    • No Villa
      No Villa
    • No Honeymoon Amenity
      No Honeymoon Amenity
    • Free Wi-Fi
      Free Wi-Fi
    • Elevator(s)
      Elevator(s)
    • Gym/Fitness Center
      Gym/Fitness Center
    • Non-Smoking Property
      Non-Smoking Property
    • Air Conditioning
      Air Conditioning

    This comfortable hotel offers modern guest rooms and a central location with easy access to popular attractions.

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Overview

Genoa is world-renowned for its old town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Furthermore, due to its diverse culture, Genoa proudly bears the name of European Capital of Culture, bestowed by the European Union. As it is located on the Italian Riviera, Genoa is also a great jumping off point for nearby Portofino and the paradisiacal Cinque Terre.

What To Do

No trip to Genoa is complete without exploring the labyrinthine narrow lanes of medieval old town, one of the largest in Europe. Here visitors can find the Piazza de Ferrari, famous for its ornate fountain and the Doge’s Palace, built in 1291. Other must-see attractions in Italy’s leading port city include Porto Antico, Aquarium of Genoa (the biggest aquarium in Europe), Maritime Museum, Lighthouse of Genoa and the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, the most historically significant church in Genoa. One of La Superba’s most important and visited structures is the Christopher Columbus House, which should be included on any itinerary.