Genova
Genoa is a historic port city in northern Italy, the capital of the Liguria region. As a tourist attraction, it is often overshadowed by cities such as Rome or Venice, even though it has a long history as a rich and powerful trade centre.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Luigi Ferraris Stadium and Aquarium of Genoa.
Luigi Ferraris Stadium
Stadium
Photo: Stefano Delfrate, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Stadio Luigi Ferraris, also known as the Marassi from the name of the neighbourhood where it is located, is a multi-use stadium in Genoa, Italy. The home of Genoa C.F.C. and U.C.
Aquarium of Genoa
Public aquarium
Photo: Stillyna, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Aquarium of Genoa is the largest aquarium in Italy and one of the most significant in Europe. It is located in the Old Harbour area of Genoa, Liguria, and was designed by the architect Renzo Piano as part of the urban redevelopment project created for the Expo 1992, celebrating the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s voyage to the Americas.
Genova Piazza Principe Railway Station
Railway station
Photo: Zairon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Genova Piazza Principe railway station is the central station of Genoa and is located on Piazza Acquaverde, occupying the entire north side of Via Andrea Doria—where the station entrance is located—in the town centre and a short distance from the Palazzo del Principe, from which it takes its name.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Foce and Trasta.
Trasta
Suburb
Photo: Bbruno, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Trasta is a suburb, which is situated 7 km northwest of Genova.
Genova
- Type: Locality with 578,000 residents
- Also known as: “010025”
- Location: Province of Genoa, Liguria, Northwest Italy, Italy, Europe
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Latitude
44.4129° or 44° 24′ 46″ northLongitude
8.9573° or 8° 57′ 26″ eastPopulation
578,000Elevation
41 metres (135 feet)Open location code
8FPCCX74+4WGeoNames ID
6542282
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Genova” goes by many names.
- Italian: “Comune di Genova”
- Italian: “Genoa”
- Italian: “Genova”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Polcevera and Righi.
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