Genoa is an historical port city in northern Italy with a population in excess of 600,000. Genoa was the European Capital of Culture for 2004. The city may be less known by major tourist operators, but it's splendor is often hidden inside it's narrow roads, called "vicoli".

Air Travel -- The Aeroporto di Genova - Cristoforo Colombo provides several daily flights from other major European cities such as Rome, London, Munich, and Paris. From the airport it is fairly easy to rent a car or take a shuttle (bus no. 100, also called Volabus) to the city center.

Train Travel -- Genoa can be easy travelled to by train from Milan, Turin, Rome, Tuscany (Pisa, Livorno and Florence (changing train in Pisa or Viareggio)) and France (There is a direct train connecting with Nice). There are two main train stations in Genoa, Brignole and Principe.

Car and Bus Travel -- Genoa is easily accessible by car or bus, whether you are traveling from Milan, Turin, the French Riviera or Tuscany.

Boat Travel -- Genoa is an important port, and has many ferry services, including direct ferry routes from Genoa are; Barcelona (Spain), Valletta (Malta), Bastia (Corsica), Olbia, Palermo (Italy) and Porto Torres. It is best to book early to avoid over-booking on the ferries.

Places to See -- Genoa is known to have Europe’s biggest historical center located in the heart of the old city. It is made up of an incredible amount of tiny streets and alleys called Caruggi. In the old city you can visit, the birth place of Christopher Columbus. Spianata Castelletto is a nice belvedere where one can have a pleasant view of the city and of the seaport. It can be reached by public lift from Piazza della Nunziata or on foot from that very same square. The Old Harbour (Porto Antico), next to the Aquarium, is an entertainment area with museums, cinemas, cafés and also a beautiful promenade along the sea.

Museums:
 The Aquarium - The biggest in Europe!  
 The Sea Museum
 Museum of Modern Art
 Wolfson Museum of Modern Art
 Museum of St. Augustine - A convent displaying various medievil works of art. Luxoro  Museum - A private collection which houses various works of art and furniture.