The Historical Center

In Genoa you can walk in the largest medieval historical centre in Europe. The zone closest to the centre is still one of the liveliest in the city.

Medieval Genoa was a multiethnic town, with artisans, shopkeepers and noble families. The names of the “vicoli” (alleys) are there to remind us: Via dei Greci (Greek Street), Via Orefici (Goldsmiths’ Street), Vico delle Compere (Shopping Alley), Salita degli Embriaci (Embriaci Rise). But a touch of poetry is also not amiss with Vico dell’Amor Perfetto (the Alley of Perfect Love).

Delimiting the eastern zone of the Historical Centre there remains a short stretch of the ancient wall erected in 1155. Porta Soprana was one of the gates into the town. The two crenellated towers can be visited and from the terrace one has a fascinating panorama.

Appointments

MYBA Charter Show
One of the most important exhibitions in the world dedicated to charter professionals and superyachts. Dream boats and exclusive services on show in the area of Porto Antico, along the same quay as Molo Vecchio Crociere.
WHERE: Marina Molo Vecchio, Genoa
WHEN: 2nd – 6th May 2011
WEBSITE: http://www.mybashow.com/
 

GENOA INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
One of the most important shows in the world dedicated to recreational boating. More than 2300 yachts are put on show, in pavilions, open air areas and 100,000 square metres of space in the water. Along side the latest models of yachts, motorboats and inflatable rubber dinghies there are exhibitors of technical materials and accessories.
WHERE: Fiera Internazionale di Genova
Piazzale J. F. Kennedy, 1
16129 GENOVA Tel. + 39 010 53911 Fax + 39 010.5391270
WHEN: 2nd - 10th October 2010
WEBSITE: www.genoaboatshow.com