Genoa, Italy - Porto Antico

Genoa, Italy

Palazzi lanes and harborside pesto, mild bright Ligurian spring

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Best time to go
April, May, June, September and October
Budget
Mid-range
Good for
Culture, Food, City
Don't miss
Porto Antico

Still under the radar: Genoa hasn't hit the mainstream circuit yet.

Why it made the lists

A revitalized Ligurian port with a UNESCO-listed historic center, grand palazzi and celebrated pesto, offering an authentic, under-touristed alternative to the Cinque Terre.
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