Christopher Columbus was born here. References to him can be found at every step - there is a house in Genoa where he is believed to have been born (although this fact is not proven), a monument to Columbus, and a large part of the maritime museum's exhibition is dedicated to his discoveries. Many hotels and restaurants in Genoa are named after the great navigator.
For religious people, the Cathedral of Genoa will be of interest, where the relics of John the Baptist, brought here by merchants in 1098, are kept. However, it is not possible to touch them as the sarcophagus is inside the altar of the chapel.
Be sure to take a stroll through the main square of Genoa - Piazza di Ferrari. In its center, there is a fountain, and beautiful buildings are arranged around it (such as Palazzo della Borsa - the stock exchange building). The Teatro Carlo Felice is also located here, where you can enjoy opera performances.
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