Many travellers know Genova for its port..AND its port only. Although there are many small villages along the coast, not far from Genova, which make a good destination and offer a reason for moving away form Genova, the city itself retain some character. A major problem is the presence of many ... Read review
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Many travellers know Genova for its port..AND its port only. Although there are many small villages along the coast, not far from Genova, which make a good destination and offer a reason for moving away form Genova, the city itself retain some character. A major problem is the presence of many people from outside Europe, mainly North Africa. Unfortunately some areas of the town and of the old town should be avoided at night, especially by single ... ...some tasty and cheap food. My favourite is “Trattoria da Maria”, in Vico Testa d’oro 14. My local friend call this place “At the dirty”, since it is not spot clean, but, personally, I never found it unbearably dirty and never had any problem after eating there. With £4 you get a 2 course meal with wine. I like the place very much for its local characters, to the point that I always try to get there any time I pass around Genova, even if this means ... more
Many travellers know Genova for its port..AND its port only. Although there are many small villages along the coast, not far from Genova, which make a good destination and offer a reason for moving away form Genova, the city itself retain some character. A major problem is the presence of many people from outside Europe, mainly North Africa. Unfortunately some areas of the town and of the old town should be avoided at night, especially by single women travellers. Still, Genova is a good place to get some tasty and cheap food. My favourite is “Trattoria da Maria”, in Vico Testa d’oro 14. My local friend call this place “At the dirty”, since it is not spot clean, but, personally, I never found it unbearably dirty and never had any problem after eating there. With £4 you get a 2 course meal with wine. I like the place very much for its local characters, to the point that I always try to get there any time I pass around Genova, even if this means “wasting” a large hour, if you are driving along the highway
...it from everywhere, coming into Genoa by land or sea or air; and when you are in Genoa, on any height overlookong the town, if you gaze out to sea over the port, the Lanterna will be a prominent feature of the view.
It combines quite wonderfully the aspect of power and solidity with that of grace and proportion. It is to Genoa a kind of hallmark: what the Eiffel Tower is to Paris, but it happens to be much more beautiful than the Eiffel Tower and ... ...known as Capo di Faro (the cape of the lighthouse) at the western end of the arc which forms the port of Genoa. An earlier lighthouse, dating back probably to the first half of the 12th century, had stood already in this commanding position.
The rebuilding of the Lanterna in iits present shape took place in 1543, after the original tower had suffered considerable damage as the result of a siege, in which the Genoese population pinned down the French ...
frankkko 13.06.2001 (11.07.2001)
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Advantages: Stunning Landscape and intriguing architecture Disadvantages: A bit dirty
I went to Genoa as a day trip, so i don't have much in the way of accommodation, but would definatley reccommend the Youth Hostel, as in almost any other place I would/have been to. To be honest, since i have become a YHA member, I don't know why i should stay in a normal hotel again. Not only is it cheaper in a hostel (approx 12-20 euros per bed), but it is more comfortable and in better locations for their price than almost all hotels. The service ... ...villages.
Once back in Genoa we had dinner at the Cafe Uno next to the bus station. This resturant is definatley reccomended as it's in a busy area of the city and is full of life. The service is very quick, and the pizza is the best i've ever eaten.
The city was voted city of culture 2004, so that is reason enough to go, and the city is like no other that i've been to. ...
mr_kipling 11.01.2005
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Advantages: A great starting place to see Italy. Disadvantages: Forgot them as fast as I found them!
...weeks in summer 2002. Genoa is the city we flew in to, it cost me £5 to fly to Genoa on EasyJet (hard to believe I know!). The aproach by plane is stunning the airport is right on the harbour so as you fly in you see the whole city.
On arrival we caught a taxi , which was a reasonable price to the youth hostel, the city is a bus or taxi journey from the airport. The youth hostel at Genoa is probably on the highest hill in the city. For weary feet ... ...My first impressions of Genoa was that it seemed run down, but that is all part of the charm of the place, each street offers something different. Never walk past an open door without looking through it. Behind many of the run down exteriors are magnificent courtyards, much of Italy is hidden behind doors and walls I discovered. There really are truly some magnificent boulevards and fountains and the buildings are fantastic Stand on the harbour and ...
SimonJB 20.02.2004
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Advantages: a beauty working city Disadvantages: incoming G8
Incredible! There are no words to say what's happening to the city when it's arriving the meeting of G8 and I do not want to think to what it will happen when the forum of the 8 more representative countries of the world-wide economy will be carried out. Maybe we think too much to the possible problems that will probably occur in such a dangerous day, but I actually think it's a serious matter.
I refer to the issue of the Seattle's people and to ... ...waited meeting, but destroy a beautiful and working city, with the attempt of hitting the capitalists and the globalization reality. Incredible!
Italy has moved up 3,000 policemen and it has been closed many offices and public and private users for the fear of a BIG RIOT ... yesterday I knew that local offices of my farm will remain closed during these days for the question of G8. Incredible! It seems to live an incubus ... yes it is, because the ...
epyman 14.07.2001
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Advantages: Architecture Disadvantages: Not a "must see"
...spotless.
Ryanair fly to Genoa (Genova) from London Stanstead very cheaply. www....you know what....com
Genoa can be reached by rail from Milan in less than 2 hours and for about 10 euro. visit the trenitalia website - trenitalia - not .com but .it
Don't miss the cinque terre south of Genoa. These are 5 villages which are absolutely gorgeous! visit the cinque terre web site (.it) or get the lonely planet guide to Italy.
Short review? Not enough ...
zzchris 23.08.2004
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Advantages: Small and efficient. Easy access to all of Italy Disadvantages: Ryan Air not always on time (but the airport makes the wait enjoyable)
Since the price increase and quality decrease in Easy Jet flights I have looked elsewhere for European travel and discovered Ryan Air.
Working in Italy this summer I had cause to use Ryan Air out of Genoa (Genova in Italy) Airport and have been impressed with the renovation work that has been carried out to make this a lovely little airport.
The cafes, bars and duty free are just big enough for the small number of comuters who use the airport. The waiting area shows English and Italian films and the check in is friendly and efficient.
The airport link bus runs to the train station (with direct lines to Milan, Rome, Venice, Pisa and the ferry terminal for Sicily and Sardinia) and centre of the city avery 30 minutes making Genoa a great airport to start any journey into Italy from. ...
Trinitytrash 28.08.2001
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. The only small thing I would say is that they were very quick to take your plates away, which although sounds good, was a little annoying as you had to leave something at the table to go and get your dessert! Maybe just me!
Entertainment was good, comedians were fantastic. You could do what you wanted when you wanted and where you wanted.
The day trips were well organised and you can book them on the ship or before you travel. When I had a little fall on the quayside and twisted my leg, they attended straight away and refunded my trip money without me having to ask!
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Tuesday Fly from UK to
Palma, Majorca
Wednesday at sea
Thursday Tunis, Tunisia 8.00am 1.00pm
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(from Civitacchia) 8.00am 6.00pm
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Advantages: environment, people, heritage, access (train/road), transportation (subway/tramway) Disadvantages: still has a bad reputation (weather ?)
strong a long time by the Socialists: Martine Aubry, former Minister for Labour and Solidarity (and daughter of Jacques Delors, president of the European Commission by the past), was elected mayor in 2001. She succeeded Pierre Mauroy (1973-2001), who was appointed Prime Minister for President Mitterrand from 1981 to '84.
Lille was candidate for France at the time of the '04 Olympics.
Quickly eliminated, it obtained in compensation the title of "European Capital of Culture", event organized jointly with the city of Genoa, Italy.
The city was entirely renovated on this occasion.
What is necessary to see ? There's for all the tastes: Grand'Place with its Flemish architecture, the Vieux-Lille (Old Lille) with small lanes, shops and craftsmen, Wazemmes and its great Sunday market (flea market).
The typical estaminets, where you'll be able ...
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