Historic center of Genoa, Medieval district in central Genoa, Italy.
The historic center covers 113 hectares with narrow alleyways called caruggi connecting squares dominated by churches and noble palaces.
Noble merchants of the Republic of Genoa constructed grand residences during the 12th and 13th centuries, forming the foundation of this dense urban area.
The district maintains traditional shops, called botteghe storiche, where artisans continue crafting local products using centuries-old techniques and recipes.
The area extends from Carignano hill to Piazza Principe station, with pedestrian-only access allowing exploration of museums housed in former aristocratic buildings.
Street names like Via degli Orefici reflect the medieval guilds, while votive niches installed by ancient corporations illuminate the narrow passageways at night.
Location: Genoa
GPS coordinates: 44.40556,8.92917
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:49
Genoa Cathedral
292 m
San Pietro in Banchi, Genoa
386 m
Loggia della Mercanzia
434 m
Palazzo Gio Vincenzo Imperiale
433 m
Diocesan museum of Genoa
356 m
Palazzo Domenico Grillo
461 m
Palazzo Ambrogio Di Negro
438 m
Santissimo Nome di Maria e degli Angeli Custodi
349 m
Palazzo Ottavio Imperiale
435 m
Palazzo De Marini - Croce
376 m
Palazzo Di Negro Emanuele Filiberto
429 m
Palazzo Sinibaldo Fieschi
267 m
Palazzo Gio Battista Grimaldi
387 m
Palazzo De Mari Stefano
378 m
Palazzo Bendinelli Sauli
287 m
Palazzo Lercari Spinola
397 m
Palazzo Centurione-Gavotti
297 m
Palazzo Cicala-Raggio
359 m
Palazzo Adorno
395 m
Palazzo Senarega-Zoagli
270 m
Palazzo Gio. Batta Senarega
427 m
Palazzo Sauli
358 m
Palazzo Gio Andrea Cicala
240 m
De Franceschi Palace
268 m
Palazzo Durazzo-Zoagli
288 m
Palazzo De Franchi-Pittaluga
240 m
Palazzo Pietro Durazzo
361 m
Palazzo Agostino Doria
451 mReviews
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