Take Pictures At The Boccadasse Fishing Village

Here you can get a great view of the town. The Paradise Lift is a hundred years old and allows you to reach the highest point in the city. While on top you can see all of Genoa, including the harbor. If you are wanting a get in a bit of physical fitness, you can also climb to the top by foot, which is about 262 feet.

Marvel At Spianata Castelletto

Known as Italy's largest aquarium, The Aquarium of Genoa features 33,000 square feet of exhibits.These include 70 different tanks and over 15,000 animals. The building that houses the aquarium is famous in its own right as it looks similar to a ship that's about to head out to sea. Over 1.2 million people visit The Aquarium Of Genoa each year.

Check Out The Aquarium Of Genoa

There are quite a few shops in Genoa that are worth visiting. Romanengo is world famous as it's 200 years old. It definitely can't be missed. Also, be sure to check out some of the food shops. You really can't go wrong wherever you go as you will be able to purchase items that really highlight the one of a kind flavors of Genoa.

Finish Your Time Here By Visiting The Shops

Via Garibaldi is one of the most magnificent places in the world. It's filled with palaces, that have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Located nearby is the San Lorenzo Cathedral. This structure features gothic art and has unique black and white stripes. There's also a small museum that contains what is thought to be the Holy Grail, the sacro catino.

Stroll Down Gold Street�?�

This often overlooked city is filled with a variety of things to see. Because Genoa isn't overrun with tourists you can see a lot, even if you are only here for 24 hours. If you can only spend one day in Genoa, Italy, here's where you should go.

You've probably never seen a fishing village like this one before. It is nearby and still considered to be part of Genoa. Many of the buildings are pastel in color and you will feel as if you are in a photo. Located here are interesting black stone beaches as well as plenty of restaurants and bars to grab something to eat or drink. Make sure you take a dip in the sea as locals swear by the healing properties of the water.