Best Belvederes and Viewpoints in Genoa: My Top Picks
Discover the best viewpoints in Genoa. From the port to mountain forts and aristocratic belvederes, explore the city’s top scenic vistas.
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Church of San Teodoro, a neogothic shell for old treasures
Discover the resilient history of Genoa’s Church of San Teodoro, from its 10th-century Romanesque roots to its dramatic 1870 rebirth.
The abbey church of Santo Stefano
Discover the striped marble and medieval soul of Santo Stefano. Explore the Romanesque abbey where Christopher Columbus was baptized.
Church of San Marco al Molo
One of Genoa’s oldest churches, San Marco al Molo has survived pirates, WWII bombing, and still stands as a guardian of the Porto Antico.
Palazzo Lercari-Parodi: Secrets of a Genoese Renaissance Palace
A bloody legend, a hidden self-portrait, 500 years of history. Palazzo Lercari-Parodi is one of Genoa’s most fascinating UNESCO palace.
Tower of the Embriaci, a monument that survived the Middle Age
Discover the history of Genoa’s Torre dei Castro or dei Embriaci, the only medieval tower to survive the 1196 height restriction.
Pier Francesco Sacchi: The painter who brought Lombardy to Genoa
Pier Francesco Sacchi, a Lombard painter who made Renaissance Genoa his home and left barely a dozen paintings, each one a small masterpiece.
Luca Cambiaso: The artist who squared the Renaissance and founded the Genoese School
Luca Cambiaso, founder of the Genoese school, pioneer of candlelight painting, and one of the Renaissance’s most underrated figures. His frescoes are all over Genoa.
Church of San Rocco sopra Principe
Explore the Church of San Rocco in Genoa: a hidden gem with stunning Renaissance stuccos and masterpieces from across the city.
Sanctuary and Convent of Nostra Signora del Monte
Discover the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Monte: a 10th-century site turned Baroque masterpiece with 500 years of history and city views.