In the second part of our six-part series, Jon Palmer continues on the trail of the Grand Tourists by chasing after a few sedan chairs around 18th-century Turin, Genoa and Milan. Few considered Turin an important destination on their Grand Tour. It just happened to be the first city you came to. Back then, anyone […]
Genoa might not be the first place you think of for a city break, but it has a special history with lots to see that you won’t find anywhere else, beyond all the boats. Jon Palmer sets sail… Genoa is the second busiest port in Italy, after Gioia Tauro, and the sixth busiest in the […]
The Bigo will take you to dizzying heights for a breathless and panoramic view of the beautiful old port of Genoa and the city that waits beyond… The striking Bigo is located in Genoa and was designed by Renzo Piano for the 1992 Columbus celebrations. Inspired by an ancient derrick for the ships using the […]
Richard Post, by email “On my recent trip to Italy, we hired a driver for the day to see Genoa. At the end of the day, he took us to his favourite place for gelato. As we strolled along the shore, we happened upon this spot. The lighting was perfect for this shot, showing a […]
Sue Perry,Victoria, Australia “On our trip to Genoa we took the train to the charming little village of Camogli. A storm was brewing as the locals were packing up after the morning market. The sea crashed against the village walls and the sky grew darker and darker.”