Galliera Hospital

Enter the charming rooms of this stone building to learn about the Genoa native who first led Europeans to the Americas.

An important symbol of Genoa’s past, these magnificent defensive gates, marked by storybook twin towers, once protected the city from attacks and plundering.

Medieval sculptures and paintings from the region of Liguria grace the halls of an ecclesiastical complex containing Genoa’s last remaining Gothic church.

Stroll past the quaint shops and cafés that line the narrow alleys leading to Genoa’s main square then visit the historic buildings surrounding it.

Study the art canvas by Rubens, enjoy the mesmerizing opulence of the nave and note the influence of the Jesuits at this elegant church.

You can browse the exhibits at Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Genova, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Genoa. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its lively bars.