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So, you're going to Genoa, but you don't know what to do?
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Well, you've come to the right place!
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Hi guys how are you? These are my top 10 tips on doing Genoa in one day.
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Number 1: Piazza della Vittoria.
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Start by visiting this majestic square, located just in front of the Genova Brignole Train Station.
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In the center you'll find the triumphal arch, dedicated to the Genoese who fought during the first world war.
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In the background, have a look to the Christopher Columbus Staircase, where you'll see the caravel of Columbus, made by floral decorations.
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Number 2: Via XX Settembre.
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Turn right and walk along via XX September, the shopping street.
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Walking up, you'll pass around prestigious shops and elegant clubs and bars.
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And you'll walk below the majestic monumental bridge.
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It's the perfect place to yield to a slice of Focaccia or a Panarellina, one of the most famous cakes of Genoa.
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Number three: De Ferrari Square.
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After walking for Via XX September, you'll reach Piazza de Ferrari, the central square of the city.
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This is not the biggest one, but it's the one most loved by the Genoeses.
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Turn your face up and admire the big fountain, four eclectic buildings, the Ducale palace and the famous Carlo Felice Theatre.
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Number four: the Cathedral of San Lorenzo.
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Built around the year 1000, it guards lots of legends.
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One of the most famous is the "San Lorenzo little dog" one.
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According to the legend at the final works of the Catedral, one of the sculptors dog died.
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He loved so much that dog that he decided to carve a tiny sculpture of the sleeping dog into the marble at the entrance.
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Number five: the old port (Porto Antico).
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Keep walking in San Lorenzo street and reach the old port area, commonly known as EXPO.
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Because it hosted the Universal Exposition in the 1992 and it has been completely renovated by the architect Renzo Piano.
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Now this is a gorgeous area.
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There're the Genoa Aquarium, the Sea Museum and lots of attractions for children!
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Number six: the alleys.
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Ok, Genoa's old town is where all the tourists go, but that's because it's gorgeous!
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Spend few hours in the alleys, where the famous singer Fabrizio De Andrè has born.
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My tip? Get lost and look around you. It feels like you travelled back in time.
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Number seven: The Annunziata Church.
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Just next to the old town you'll find the Annunziata Church.
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Not into churches? Just have a look at it anyway.
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From outside, it looks like a normal church, but inside…well, it's gorgeous!
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Number eight: Via Balbi.
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Next to the Annunziata church, you'll find Via Balbi, home of the Genoa University and of the Royal Palace.
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Get into it, and imagine how the king used to live.
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Number nine: Via Garibaldi.
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That's definitely my favorite part of the city.
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It's a pedestrian street, considered as a UNESCO world heritage site.
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You'll walk in the middle of fourteen magnificent palaces built between the 16th and the 18th century, which have enchanted travelers from all over the world.
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Are you an art lover? Then you'll find Flemish painters' masterpieces.
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The Paganini's violin, amazing artworks, and frescos all worth of any king.
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Number ten: Spianata Castelletto.
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For sunset, head to the hills in the Spianata Castelletto.
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A place which hosted a small fortification which helped defend the city in the past.
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Now the castle isn't there anymore, but the view is a-m-a-z-i-n-g.
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The perfect photo for your Instagram.
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All right guys. those are my top 10 tips. What are yours? Put them in the comment box.
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And if you ever come to Genoa, come to visit us in the B&B Al Centro di Genova, our bed and breakfast in the center.
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See you in the next TOP 10. Ciao!