Genova has more Baroque palaces per km² than Florence. Nobody cares because Cinque Terre is 2 hours away.
Plan your trip →Former maritime republic. Largest medieval old town in Europe (the Caruggi). Palazzi dei Rolli (UNESCO). Pesto capital. Renzo Piano’s porto antico. Gritty, magnificent, undervisited.
5 tiny villages on cliffs. Hiking trails. Swimming. Overtouristed in summer. Cinque Terre Card €18.50/day. Beautiful but not a city.
Genova: a city with depth, 2–3 days. Cinque Terre: a natural spectacle, 1–2 days. Smart move: base in Genova + day trip to CT.