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...

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,...

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 even if you are...