Genoa, the capital of Region Liguria; the city already existed in pre-Roman times, became a Mediterranean sea power as Republic of Genoa. Famous great city port since ancient times, from nineteenth century was flanked by large industrial area Ancient Port
"Molo Vecchio" area includes the Magazzini del Cotone (Cotton wharfs), and the largest aquarium in Europe Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta di Carignano
built in 1552 the basilica took over 50 years to complete Church of San Matteo
family church of the Dorias, first built in 1125, rebuilt in Gothic style in 1278 Church of Sant'Ambrogio or Chiesa del Gesω
original church built in 6th c,. but was rebuilt in the 17th c.and completed at the end of the 19th Galleria d'Arte di Palazzo Reale
stores Genoese paintings Genoa Aquarium
built for the celebration of the anniversary of Colombus in 1992, is the largest aquarium in Europe and houses laboratories for the study and monitoring of the Mediterranean conditions Houses of Doria
private estate of the Doria family in San Matteo, include the church of San Matteo Palazzo Bianco (Museum)
noble 15th c. palace, rebuilt after its partial destruction during the last war. Stores works of Italian and foreign artists Palazzo del Principe or Doria Pamphili
it was built in 16th c. and was residence for Andrea Doria Palazzo Doria Tursi
built in 1565 by Niccolς Grimaldi Palazzo Ducale
was the residence of the Doges since 1339, rebuilt in the 16th c.; nowdays is used as an exhibition and cultural centre Palazzo Reale (Museum)
facing the port, with hanging gardens and monumental entrance facade (measures almost 100 m), was built in the 17th c. Inside contains artistic complex of great value (the picture gallery, the collections of majolica pottery, sculptures) Palazzo Rosso (Museum)
stores paintings by artists such as Tintoretto, Caravaggio and Veronese;it is is famous for the atmosphere provided by the stairs, furnishings and frescoes Palazzo San Giorgio
built in 1260, former Palazzo del Mare and then Palazzo della Dogana, the Palazzo San Giorgio became the property of the Banco di San Giorgio in 1407 Palazzo Spinola e Galleria nazionale
stores 17th- and 18th-c. paintings House of Columbus
>typical wool worker^s house where the navigator is supposed to have spent his youth | 
