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 A small fishing village |
Belvedere Firpo Via Aurora Genoa 16146 Italy |
Walking along Corso Italia towards the sea from the Fiera del Mare, in front of the beautiful villas, the recently refurbished S. Nazaro abbey, the lidos, discos, bars and restaurants, one eventually comes to this pleasant little fishing village. The small coloured houses surround the tiny beach contributing to the quaint charm that has not been lost throughout the years. It is a favourite with the Genoese who enjoy their Sunday walk through the town, as well as the young lovers who lie on the rocks between the fishing vessels. It is also an ideal setting to stop for a pizza or an ice cream in full view of the sea. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Walks, sports, and food. |
Corso Italia Genoa 16145 Italy |
Work was started on this path at the beginning of the 20th century and it was not completed until the middle of the 30's. It resulted in a massive change in the look of the coastline. This long path to the sea connects the "Fiera del Mare" or Sea fair with the picturesque fishing village Boccadasse. The newly restored Abbey of S.Giuliano is the only reminder that this used to be an old city area. Opposite, you should have a look at the eclectic Villa Canali Gaslini which was built by G.Coppedè. The Corso Italia was a copy of the promenades that can be found in Cannes and Nice. The paving stones are decorated with wind roses and the landscape (the flower-beds are full of Mediterranean and exotic plants) has only recently been restored to its former glory. However it has to be said that this sunny promenade is very popular amongst the Genovese throughout the year. In the summer the bathing and sports areas are crowded with bathers and sporty types (swimming, football, volleyball and skating areas). It is also busy on Sundays in the spring when people try ice creams in one of the many open-air bars or go for healthy jog or zigzag around passers-by on their rollerblades. With good business sense, they also have bicycles available for hire. The promenade is also busy in the evenings. There are many restaurants and pizzerias, as well some well-known local night-spots and discos. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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To the Sanctuary of Montallegro |
Via Don Minzoni Rapallo Genoa Italy |
The Sanctuary of Montallegro (612m above sea level), a destination for many pilgrims, contains many former votive offerings, and enjoys a magnificent location dominating the Gulf of Tigullio. The trip lasts a couple of hours with a touristic-religious destination and there is the chance to return to Rapallo using the funicular railway. You can also carry on to Cappellete della Via Crucis and to Mount Rosa (692m above sea level). The tour starts from Via Don Minzoni and is marked by two red Greek crosses. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Not only squash |
Corso Italia, 7a Genoa Italy +39 10 362 3718 |
The Genoan Squash Club, affiliated with the Italian Squash Federation, is the place to go to play squash in Genoa. It has two sites, one in Corso Italia with 5 courts and one in Via Greto di Cornigliano with 6 courts. The building in Corso Italia is in an enviable position, in a complex on the sea which includes a bathing complex and a self service bar. Paolo Barabino is a federal instructor teaches course while the more competitive squash players compete in the tournaments in May. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hidden gardens |
Via Parini Genoa 16145 Italy |
A typical cross street in the Albaro district, stretched across a ridge perpendicular to the sea, demarcated by the high walls which conceal the superb gardens belonging to the seventeenth century noblemens' villas. It was an area favoured by the aristocracy on which to buld their country residences, and Albaro has retained the elite character due to its streets, including the nearby Via S.Nazaro. On foot, having turned into Via Parini, just beside the church of St. Mary in the Fields, founded in 1172 and redecorated in 1730. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Chic, discreet street |
Via San Nazaro Genoa 16145 Italy |
A typical cross street in the Albaro district, spreading over a ridge perpendicular to the sea, demarcated by the high walls which conceal the splendid gardens of the seventeenth century noblemens' villas. It was an area favoured by the aristocracy in which to build their country residences, and Albaro has retained its elite character more or less intact, a characteristic deserved by the various streets, including the nearby Via Parini. The name Nazaro comes from the church of St. Nazaro, one of the oldest in the city, destroyed, perhaps too hastilty, at the beginning of the 1900s to open out a new walkway to the sea, known today as the Corso Italia. Along the street, which it is advised to visit on foot, stand, among other buildings, the Villa of Marini Franzone (no. 18), with its bright external decorations, the villa Brignole Sale (no. 18), today the premises of a religious academic institute, and the splendid villa Raggi, once belonging to then Dorotee nuns, with a beautiful collection of frescoes within. Review © 2007, Wcities |