Genoa​

Once a mighty maritime republic known as "La Superba", Genoa is the present-day capital of the Liguria region in north-west Italy. 

The birthplace of Christopher Columbus, it was through Genoa's port that the city's wealth flowed. The Porto Antico has a modern twist these days with a number of interesting buildings such as a biosphere known as Il Bigo and the world-famous aquarium. 

Genoa is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its "Le Strade Nuove and system of the Palazzi dei Rolli". 
​​Category: Major Cities of Italy

Region: Capital of Liguria

Regional district: Metropolitan City of Genoa

Population: 841,180

Top sights: Genoa Cathedral, Palazzo Rosso, Porto Antico

By car: Genoa Christopher Columbus Airport - 16 minutes (10 km)
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