Genoa Private Walking Tour – Liguria, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Genoa is a vibrant port city. The bustling city is a gateway to many tourists today and its rich architectural heritage speaks of its former glory. During the 12th and 13th centuries, the Republic of Genoa ruled over the Mediterranean seas and the history feels alive even today. Admire the Romanesque Cathedral of San Lorenzo, with its frescoed interior and its black-and-white-striped facade. Follow your guide through the narrow lanes of the city that open onto monument squares and Walls of Genoa that protected and defended the city of Genoa.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Explore Genoa’s ancient roots from the fourth millennium BC.
Learn about its powerful Mediterranean navies.
Understand the saying, “A Genoese therefore a merchant.”
Discover why it was a financial center in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Marvel at the influence of artists like Rubens, Caravaggio, and Van Dyck.

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