Genoa
Genoa is a historic port city in northern Italy, the capital of the Liguria region. As a tourist attraction, is often overshadowed by cities such as Rome or Venice, even though it has a long history as a rich and powerful trade centre.Landmarks in the Area
Luigi Ferraris Stadium
Stadium
The Stadio Comunale 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. Photo: Gab997, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Università degli Studi di Genova
University
The University of Genoa, known also with the acronym UniGe, is one of the largest universities in Italy. Università degli Studi di Genova is situated 2½ km west of Genoa. Photo: Microsoikos, Public domain.
Teatro Carlo Felice
Theater
The Teatro Carlo Felice is the principal opera house of Genoa, Italy, used for performances of opera, ballet, orchestral music, and recitals. Teatro Carlo Felice is situated 2 km west of Genoa. Photo: Fotogian, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Aquarium of Genoa
Public aquarium
The Aquarium of Genoa is the largest aquarium in Italy. Aquarium of Genoa is situated 2½ km west of Genoa. Photo: Stillyna, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Localities in the Area
Prè
Suburb
Prè is a neighbourhood in the old town of the Italian city of Genoa. Prè is situated 2½ km west of Genoa. Photo: Jensens, Public domain.
Quarto dei Mille
Suburb
Quarto dei Mille is a residential district in the east of Genoa. Quarto dei Mille is situated 4 km southeast of Genoa.
Albaro
Suburb
Albaro is a residential neighbourhood of the Italian city of Genoa, located 3 kilometres east of the city centre. Albaro is situated 2 km south of Genoa. Photo: Twice25, CC BY 2.5.
Boccadasse
Hamlet
Boccadasse is an old mariners' neighbourhood of the Italian city of Genoa. Boccadasse is situated 3 km southeast of Genoa.
Genoa
- Location: Liguria, Northwest Italy, Italy, Europe
- Population: 580,000
- Latitude: 44.4129° or 44° 24' 46.3" north
- Longitude: 8.9573° or 8° 57' 26.2" east
- Elevation: 41 meters (135 feet)
- GeoNames ID: 6542282
Also Known As
- French: Gênes
- German: Genua
- Italian: Comune di Genova
- Italian: Genova
- Portuguese: Génova
- Spanish: Génova
In the Area
Localities
- MarassiSuburb
- San FruttuosoSuburb
- Borgo IncrociatiNeighborhood
- Borgo PilaLocality
- Villa RosaNeighborhood
- BiscioneSuburb
Landmarks
- Chiesa di San Giuseppe Benedetto CottolengoChurch
- Santuario di Nostra Signora del MonteChurch
- Villa ImperialePark
- Stazione ManinBuilding
- Genova Piazza ManinRailway station
- Casa circondariale di Genova MarassiPrison
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