Private 10-Hour Tour to Genoa from Milan: Explore Ligurian History & Culture

Highlights

• Private & Personal Experience
• Scenic Drive from Milan
• Genoa's History & Architecture

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Palazzi dei Rolli

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   Palazzi dei Rolli Genoa is a historical site in the UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been around for over 600 years. It's famous for its amazing architecture, beautiful scenery and exquisite furnishings. The palace is located on Via Garibaldi and was originally used as a home by wealthy families of the city.

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   Il Cittadino - Arcidiocesi di Genova

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   The Cathedral of Saint Lawrence in Genoa is one of the largest Romanesque buildings in Europe and is famous for its intricate interior. It was built over a period of more than 50 years, beginning in 1093 AD , on the site of a former church. The church was dedicated to St Lawrence, because a relic purportedly to have been his head was held in the church's treasury. The building's many chapels and crypt are decorated with mosaics, marble, gilded bronze and polychrome carved woodwork. The mosaics include those depicting the "Triumph of Death", over the "Triumphal Entry" of Christ into Jerusalem.

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   LANTERNA di Genova

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   The Lighthouse of Genoa is the most powerful lighthouse in the world. It stands on a rocky point on the Ligurian Sea and marks one of the most important port cities in Italy. The first lighthouse was built there in 1294, and it was rebuilt many times to withstand winds that can exceed 200km/h. The white, domed tower has a height of 150 meters and is illuminated by an intense light bulb that can be seen from 40 km away.

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   L'arco della Vittoria

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   The Arco della Vittoria, or Arch of Victory, is an arch from the Genoa City in Italy. It was built by the architect Eugenio Miozzi to commemorate the victory over the French in 1800.

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   Aquarium of Genoa

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   The Genoa Aquarium is one of Italy's most popular attractions. It's an impressive building that houses a wide variety of aquatic life. With over 1 million visitors every year, it's easy to see why the aquarium is such a popular destination. in the city. The aquarium contains over 6,500 animals, representing more than 600 species, including corals and other reef organisms. It also houses around 100 different fish tanks that are filled with everything from piranhas to tilapia.

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   Galata Museo Del Mare

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   The Galata Museo del Mare in Genoa is a marine museum that displays the marine life of the Mediterranean Sea. The museum is the first of its kind in Italy and was established in 2006. Its collections contain over 300,000 artifacts from ancient times to the present.

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   Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari

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   The Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari in Genoa, Italy is the main square of the city and is surrounded by a number of cafes, restaurants, and boutiques. The square has an elegant appearance and was constructed during 1612. The building on the north side of the Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari is called Palazzo Ducale and has a beautiful facade with arches, an arcade, and galleries. In the Piazza De Ferrari is the historic church of Santa Maria Maggiore.

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   Boccadasse

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   Boccadasse a UNESCO World Heritage site in Genoa, is the old and very fascinating seaside district , with no less than 5 km of old houses, narrow alleys, small squares and a lot of history. A visit to Boccadasse is a must for every tourist coming to Genoa.

Before you go

Location

Via Garibaldi, 16124, Italy