Genoa was a 2004 European Culture Capital; money flowed into the port city made famous by Columbus and now it's a better place than ever to visit. In 2006 its Rolli Palaces were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Find out what to see and do in Genoa with our Genoa Travel Essentials.
Travel the fascinating Ligurian capital with our Genoa pictures, then take a look from up in the air with these photos of Genoa from the Bigo, a panoramic capsule that lifts you above the port.
There are plenty of places to see right outside of Genoa, including the famous Cinque Terre and other Italian Riviera villages along the coast. Check our Liguria and Italian Riviera Interactive Map for locations.
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