Among the dishes of Ligurian tradition, the Genoese torta pasqualina  holds a clear place in local cuisine. This savoury pie, prepared with greens, eggs and fresh cheese, is linked to Easter and to the gastronomic culture of Genoa. The recipe comes from simple ingredients and from gestures passed down in families and in the city’s food shops. Talking about torta pasqualina means entering the history of Ligurian cuisine, among local products and habits that mark the arrival of

Carnival in Genoa does not arrive weeks in advance, nor does it turn the city upside down. It happens almost suddenly: on a Sunday in a square, during an afternoon filled with children in costume, or through an event organised by a local neighbourhood. There are no postcard-style parades, but rather a series of scattered, often free events that reflect a different way of experiencing Carnival. Those who are in Genoa during this period will find a calendar made up of local f

When people talk about museums in Genoa, the Museo di Sant’Agostino is rarely the first name that comes up. And yet it is located in one of the most interesting areas of the historic centre and tells the story of the city in a direct way, without special effects. There are no crowded rooms or forced routes here, but cloisters, sculptures and fragments that help you understand how Genoa took shape over time. The Museo di Sant’Agostino in Genoa allows you to enjoy the visit e

In the winter months, Genoa invites a more attentive way of looking. Distances feel shorter, places are less crowded and visits are easier to organise. Understanding what to do in Genoa in winter  means looking beyond the events calendar and focusing on what remains accessible all year round: museums, historic palaces, neighbourhoods to explore at an unhurried pace, indoor spaces that work even when the weather changes. It is a good time for those who prefer to visit a city c

Rapallo meets you as soon as you step off the train. The station is just a few minutes from the centre, and once you cross the road you’re already among porticoes, cafés and the everyday flow of people who live here all year round. The city is best read on foot, one step at a time: first the caruggi, then the seafront, then the climb to Montallegro if there’s time and curiosity. In one day you can follow a simple route and really understand what to see in Rapallo . You don’t

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Genoa is a city you can recognise by its scent. Walking through the caruggi —the narrow alleys of the old town—you can smell freshly baked focaccia or just-made pesto. The traditional dishes of Genoa  tell the story of a simple cuisine, born between sea and mountains, made with humble yet characterful ingredients: olive oil, aromatic herbs, vegetables, legumes, and fish. Every recipe has its own story, often linked to the habits of sailors, the products of the Ligurian hills,

The Festival of Science in Genoa  is not an event to watch from afar, but an opportunity to step inside science and experience it...

Entering the Mercato Orientale di Genova  (Genoa’s Eastern Market) means finding yourself among stalls full of fruit, vegetables, spices...

The Monumental Cemetery of Staglieno  is one of those places that can surprise and move you at the same time. Born in the 19th century as...

Genoese street food  has always accompanied those walking through the caruggi with tempting aromas coming from bakeries and fry shops. In...

In Camogli, the sea is everywhere: in the reflections on the façades, in the sound of the waves reaching the narrow streets, and in the...

Portofino is one of those places that seem straight out of a postcard: a small village nestled between the green of the promontory and...

Genoa is a city you can listen to. In the lyrics of its songwriters , in the guitars playing in Via del Campo, in the clubs hidden among...

Planning a day trip to Cinque Terre from Genoa is easier than it seems. In just one day, you can visit some of the most charming...

Genoa is the perfect city for urban trekking : steep climbs, crêuze  (ancient narrow paths), sea views and routes that connect the city...

The Recco Focaccia Festival 2025  returns this year with a full programme of tastings, open bakeries, focaccia-themed challenges, and...

The historic shops in Genoa  are not just stores: they are places where time has left visible marks—wooden shelves, old aromas, and hands...

In Genoa, the relationship with the sea isn’t just scenic—it's part of the city's identity. Seeing it from the water, aboard a boat...

What to eat in Genoa in spring? The answer is in the dishes that come back to the table with the warmer weather. Fresh fava beans,...