Genoa & the Ligurian Coast travel

The largest maritime empire in Italy during the Middle Ages, Genoa has since largely ceded the limelight to its great rival, Venice. Yet, despite the strong impact of the industrial era, this major Mediterranean port is worth getting to know. In its historic centre, the city hides medieval treasures: baroque churches and old palaces that tell the tales of centuries of history. Also worth discovering is the Museum of the Sea, the largest museum in the country dedicated to the maritime world. Facing the Mediterranean, the capital of Liguria also opens the doors to a region suspended in time. A rugged coastline, stitched with fishing villages and wild coves. Among them, Portofino embodies Italian glamour. A pocket-sized harbour nestled in the curve of a perfectly shaped cove, brightly coloured fishing houses, and beautiful yachts moored opposite luxurious villas. The ideal setting in which to imagine your own dolce vita. Read more