Genoa is the capital city of Liguria, the smallest region of Italy. The city is located in the northern part of Italy, on the coast of the Ligurian Sea, which is essentially part of the Mediterranean Sea.
Genoa has long been considered one of the largest and most important ports. However, what might be more interesting for tourists is the fact that a significant portion of the Riviera resort area is located along the Genoese coast.
One of its main features is the presence of about 300 sunny days per year and a very warm sea (up to +24°C in August). The population of Genoa is approximately 700,000 people, making it the sixth-largest city in Italy.
A Brief History
Genoa was founded even before the Common Era by the Ligurian tribes and was named after the god of the seas, Janus. Starting from the 10th century, Genoa transformed from a small maritime settlement into the powerful Republic of Genoa. The republic participated in the Crusades, established overseas colonies (including parts of the Crimean and Azov coasts), and gave the world Christopher Columbus.
However, in the 18th century, the republic loses its independence and becomes first part of France, and then Italy . Today, the official languages in the city are Italian and the Genoese dialect of the Ligurian language.
