About
Underrated gem with amazing food, architecture, and a beautiful port. home of pesto!
Why go
- Authentic vibes without the crowds
- A gorgeous port city with the biggest medieval old town in all of europe
- Underrated destination for foodies
Must try
- Pesto pasta with potatoes and green beans
- Authentic local pesto pasta
- Real focaccia
- Pesto arancini
- Boccadasse fishing village
Pro tips
- Train is easiest, genoa has multiple main stations
- Park outside the center and walk in
- Take the train from la spezia
- 1H 35m train ride from milan
- Day trip destination from milan, approx 2 hours away
Good to know
- Definitely some dodgy areas to avoid
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