Genoa City Breaks
Genoa, Italy is one of Europe’s oldest and most interesting cities. A maritime mecca for hundreds of years, this picturesque city is nestled between a mountainous landscape and its bustling port. It is a city with twists and turns and narrow alleyways that open out to give you epic sea views. Genoa is also a fantastic city when it comes to unique, authentic Italian cuisine and so much history and culture to immerse yourself in. With so much to see and do throughout, Genoa is the perfect city for a short break from Ireland. Whether its museums, history, food or simply strolling that you enjoy on your breakaways, Genoa will tick every box. All of our Genoa city breaks include flights to Genoa and your accommodation.
Genoa is the homeplace of everyone’s favourite Italian sauce – Pesto!
Genoa is known as the City of Museums and is home to 33 museums within a 10km radius. -
Throughout the city you will find breath-taking villas with stunning park lands to explore.
Genoa is noted for its blend of medieval, Baroque, Gothic and Renaissance architecture.
Top Reasons to Visit Genooa
- City of Museums
- City Sights
- World-class Cuisine
City of Museums
Genoa earned the title of the City of Museums as throughout a small 10km radius, you can explore 33 museums and UNESCO world heritage sites. Making up this impressive collection are art museums, world culture museums, nature and science museums, maritime museums, and history museums. The city is also noted for its beautiful villas and palaces which are present throughout and often surrounded by breath-taking gardens and parks to explore. Before you travel, we recommend you do your research on which ones you would like to see during your trip.
City Sights
Genoa is home to many sacred places and monuments as well as old town walls and forts which make it a really interesting place to explore. Being the largest old town in Europe, you will spend your days spent wandering through the caruggi alleyways of the city which are narrow and full of character and charm. In the centre of the city, you will find the Piazza De Ferrari, a beautiful town square with a fountain centrepiece at its heart.
The Lighthouse of Genoa, another fantastic attraction, has looked over the city from above for over 800 years. Being 76 meters tall, it is also considered one of Italy’s tallest lighthouses and also the world’s third oldest lighthouse that is still in operation today.
Along the shore, you can stroll along Genoa’s seaside promenade known as the Corso Italia, which stretches for 2km. Finally, if you have time to venture outside the city, Boccadasse is a gorgeous ancient fishing village just on the outskirts of Genoa that is known for its beautiful pastel coloured buildings.
World-class Cuisine
Did you know that Genoa is the city that gave us pesto and ravioli? The cuisine in Genoa features green herbs over tomatoes and offers a unique twist on authentic Italian cuisine because of this. Pesto features heavily on the menus of the city’s dining establishments and is a must try alongside all of the other delicious Italian food offerings you can enjoy throughout. Another highlight on the cuisine front is the fresh seafood. Being Italy’s busiest port city, Genoa has an incredible seafood cuisine offering that is a must try for all who visit.
Airport - Genoa Airport (GOA)
Genoa is a short 2 hours and 25 minutes flight from Dublin Airport, making it a great option for an Italian city break with the direct Ryanair flights operating from November to March on Fridays and Sundays. On arrival, Genoa Airport is a short 7km drive to the city centre. For a cost-effective transfer, you can avail of the regions well designed transport system and airport shuttle services. Taxis are also available.
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