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Although it is usually overlooked in favor of other Italian cities, Genoa has more than enough to keep you occupied for a few days.

Lying along the Ligurian Sea, the grubby yet grand city has loads of elegant palaces and art-decked churches to visit.

Long one of the Mediterranean’s most important ports, it thrived for centuries as a powerful maritime republic.

During this time, staggering riches poured in, fueling the construction of evermore elaborate palaces, piazze and churches.

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Filled with phenomenal frescoes, artworks and statues, this earned the city its nickname ‘La Superba’.

While much of it now sadly appears quite run down, still one of the most fun things to do in Genoa is getting lost amidst its ‘caruggi’ – narrow alleys home to hidden treasures and architectural gems.

The city’s waterfront area also has a world-class aquarium, maritime museum and historic ships to check out among other tourist attractions. A fascinating place, Genoa can easily be visited alongside the popular Portofino and Le Cinque Terr

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