A Summer Without Genoa is Incomplete 🌊🇮🇹

Genoa (Genova) – a millennium-old maritime republic, Italy’s historic northern port city, and the hometown of Columbus. With Italy’s most developed shipping routes, Genoa may be small, but its maze-like old town (no walls needed!) is pure cinematic charm—perfect for City Walk. 🚶 Tested & Efficient Route (No Backtracking!): 1️⃣ Old Port (Porto Antico) – Classic harbor vibes + a cool "pirate ship" 🏴‍☠️ 2️⃣ Genoa Aquarium – One of Europe’s largest, but... €51? Not better than Zhuhai Chimelong, honestly. Skip unless you really love aquariums. 3️⃣ IL Bigo – A must-see for architecture nerds! Renzo Piano’s iconic steel-and-fabric structure + kinetic wind installations. Textbook come to life! 🌬️🏗️ 4️⃣ Stroll the Harbor – Just wander and soak it in. 5️⃣ San Lorenzo Cathedral – Hidden in the old town’s heart. 6️⃣ Piazza De Ferrari – Grand fountain + historic buildings. Northeast side has a theater/shopping arcade. 7️⃣ Get Lost in the Old Town – Skip forced "check-ins" at landmarks like Columbus’ House or Red/White Palaces. The real magic? Random artisan shops & alleys! 🏠 Stay: Near Principe Station – 5 mins to the harbor, easy southbound walks. ⚠️ Heads Up: Avoid the alley near Darsena metro (Google Maps might route you there)—it’s sketchy after dark. (Saw a group chasing someone with broken bottles... yikes.) 🍽️ Food Recs: 🌿 Genoa = Birthplace of Pesto! Try Trofie al Pesto (weirdly shaped pasta, but so Chinese-palate-friendly). Ate it twice! 1️⃣ E Prie de ma (near Principe Station) – Killer pesto pasta & fried seafood. 2️⃣ SOHO (Old Town) – Chic Italian spot with multi-language menus (incl. Chinese!). Avoid seafood if you hate fishy tastes. 🍣 Bonus Asian Eats: 1️⃣ Tamashi Fish Market – Japanese-run, insanely cool décor + delicious. 2️⃣ NAMI – Chinese-owned, great ramen & snacks. #Genoa #TravelTheWorld #ItalyHiddenGems #GenoaGuide #OneDayInGenoa ✨📸