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 spring. Discover...

In the centre of Genoa, overlooking Piazza De Ferrari, the Teatro Carlo Felice in Genoa is today the city’s main venue for opera, concerts and dance. Its history is not linear: it was founded in the 19th century, destroyed during the war and remained an empty urban space for years before its modern reconstruction. Today it hosts the opera season and many activities open to those who do not usually attend the theatre. Here is what you need to know before your visit, what you can see inside...

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 festivals,...