Tour Audio a Genoa

Genoa, known as Genova in Italian, is a city that effortlessly combines historical significance with a vibrant modern identity. Nestled in the Liguria region along the Gulf of Genoa, this captivating city has a population of over 558,000 within its administrative limits and is famous for being one of the most important maritime ports in the Mediterranean.

The history of Genoa stretches back to ancient times. Evidence of habitation dates as far back as the 5th millennium BC. The first settlement, known as an oppidum, was established by the ancient Ligurians on a hill that today houses the city’s medieval old town. The city flourished as a commercial center, gaining a reputation as the "emporium of the Ligurians."