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 Strolling through the camellias in the park |
Via Pallavicini, 13 Genoa 16155 Italy |
Beside a fairly long stretch of path leading from the Mediterranean Oasis to the next port of call, the Old Lake, the area of the camellia woods is more than an attractive planted bed; it is a botanical phenomenon of great interest. In the first decades of the nineteenth century, the collection of camellias reached its peak, as far as the fate of these flowers were concerned; a desire for camellias spread throughout the noble classes of Italy, provoking a rush to cultivate ever new, ever finer specimens with regard to color, form and feature. In the north of Italy, the gardens soon filled with camellias, and the most famous of these are to be found on the banks of the Lombard lakes, between the Riviera and Tuscany. In Genoa, the Pallavicini Park still boasts one of the largest collections of wild camellias in Italy, which have by now attained a tree-like status, giving this stretch of pathway its fascinating wooded character. To make it easier for visitors, the camellias are largely labeled and at the beginning of the path there are leaflets describing the characteristics of each type of plant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Period cars |
Parade between Rapallo and Santa Margherita Ligure Genoa, Genoa Italy |
This is a display at the beginning of summer (in June), which sees the most beautiful period cars on parade between Rapallo and Santa Margherita Ligure. They stop to show themselves off along the promenade and at the port of this Riviera town. Every year the show is dedicated to a particular make of car. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The flower festival |
Piazzale Kennedy, 1 Genoa 16129 Italy +39 10 5 3911 |
This exceptional international flower exhibition, which takes place about every 5 years, attracts thousands of visitors to Genoa from all over the world, and transforms Genoa's Exhibition Center (the Fiera Internazionale) into a green, floral paradise, with unusual, cultivated specimens from every corner of the globe. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Poetry and music |
Palazzo Ducale Genoa 16100 Italy stanzapoesia@hotmail.com |
This is a cultural event of great importance, on the theme of the varying tonalities of poetry and its relationship with the other artistic disciplines. It generates interesting and often unedited commissions and collaborations, often set to music. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Scientific Wonders |
24 Corso Ferdinando Maria Perrone Associazione Festival della Scienza Genoa, Genoa 16152 Italy +39 11 521 6419 http://www.festivalscienza.it/ info@festivalscienza.it |
The Festival della Scienza or the Science Festival is a must for all science lovers in and around Genoa. With different themes like "Discovery" and "Simple & Complex" every year, it explores all scientific avenues of the theme through demonstrations, experiments, discussions and more. Conferences, art exhibitions, laboratory visits, lectures and many special events are scheduled. The festival aims to make science more accessible to the general public, and has popularized this fascinating field to a large extent. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A shake-up and renewal of quality |
1 Piazzale J.F. Kennedy Genoa 16129 Italy +39 10 5 3911 http://www.fiera.ge.it/ primavera@fiera.ge.it |
The fair now commands an audience of around 150,000 visitors and the participation of around 1,000 exhibitors. It is always evolving, introducing new sectors of the market, and attracts visitors in ever greater numbers by special promotions. The festival covers many interesting areas: household goods (Pianeta casa), culinary delights, open air activities, tourism, car, motorbike, weddings, camping. There is also a beauty centre with cosmetics, gym equipment, good health centres and many other appealing features. The Fair offers facilites for those coming from outside the region. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tango anyone? |
39310 Via Fieschi l'Associazione Culturale P&P (Organisers) Genoa, Genoa 16121 Italy +39 347 935 9122 http://www.genovatangofestival... info@genovatangofestival.it |
This festival celebrates the tango dance from Argentina, in all its glory in Genoa every summer. And of course, apart from the splendid performances by participants there are workshops and exhibitions. This is where it pays to have a partner who can accompany you for the festivities. So put on those beautiful heels, wear a nape bun and you'll see that you can swing too! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Film Fever |
10 Via Carlo Antonio Tavella Associazione Culturale Daunbilo (Organizer) Genoa 16136 Italy +39 (0)10 272 5915 (Organizer) http://www.genovafilmfestival.it segreteria@genovafilmfestival.it |
Held since 1998, the Genova Film Festival is a must for film buffs. Featuring short and medium length films, this fest takes place during the months of June-July. Catch various national movies compete at this silver screen competition. There are different categories like National Competition, Beyond the Border and a special homage. From animations to documentaries, you will find over 100 films presented here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Traditional regatta between boats |
Porto Antico Genoa 16100 Italy |
The Regata delle Repubbliche Marinare is a traditional race between boats from Venice, Pisa, Amalfi and Genoa with teams of eight rowers who wear kit in the colors of their respective republics. The race is preceded by a great parade in which eighty representatives of each city carry banners, play trumpets, trombones, tambourines and drums. The beautiful multicolored costumes are reproductions of traditional clothing. Each group has the task of interpreting and representing scenes and characters linked to the maritime history of their own city. For detailed information about the show: It begins on Sunday at 4p with a historic procession of 400 characters which passes through the historic city center (through P.zza Matteotti, De Ferrari, Via XXV Aprile, P.zza Fontane Marose, Via Garibaldi, Via Cairoli, Via Balbi, Stazione Marittima). In the Historic procession, the cities are ordered according to the results of the previous race, which took place in Venice. The show takes place under the protection and sponsorship of the President of the Republic and is transmitted live on television by the RAI network. The competition area where the Regatta of the Four Galleons takes place is in the area of still water immediately before the Ponte dei Mille, and will begin at around 6:30p. As a subsidiary event, a concert on the evening before the Regatta has been proposed. Information Office: Comune di Genova - Via Sottoripa, 5 - Tel. 10 557 4270 Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Giorgio Altieri |
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The sail room |
Fiera di Genova Piazzale Kennedy, 1 Genoa 16129 Italy +39 10 5 3911 http://www.salonenautico-onlin... fierage@fiera.ge.it |
The ever fascinating sail is the real subject of the International Nautical Festival, which takes place every year in mid-October, in the Fiera di Genova complex. Over 1,400 exhibitors attend, 40% of which come from abroad. 1,600 boats are on show, of which there are 200 in the water in Mariano Uno and Mariano Due. The exhibition space is growing ever larger. More space is put over to inflatables, sails and technical sailing equipment. There is a new section for products designed for motoryachts over 30m long. There is a cordoned area of the bay for sub-acqua and fishing demonstrations, and there are also many other attractions: Pavilion S: both open and covered motor boats, goitres and launches, motor cabins, accessories, technical and sporting gear, nautical furnishings. Pavilion C: motor boats with cabins, from 13-18m, specialised pulications, a shopping section, motors, generators and spare parts. Pavilion B1: pneumatic/inflatable boats, canoes and kayaks. Pavilion B2: sail boats, open keel boats, catamarans, windsurfing equipment, sailing school information, sails and nautical accessories. In the large square by the sea (Piazzale Mare) there are sail boats and a motor over 18m long. There is also a covered area fo r rest and refreshment. Having braved the many kilometres of exhibition, a pause is certainly needed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Everything in the nautical sporting world |
Piazzale Kennedy, 1 Genoa 16129 Italy +39 10 5 3911 |
This exhibition is one of the largest in the world and has one of the highest visitors rates (around 350,000). Motorboat, fishing and sailboat lovers attend this carnival every October, where everything from fishing hooks to mega-yachts with personal helicopter landing decks is on view. All the Italian shipyards exhibit here, as well as the best foreign producers from more than 36 other countries. The area for young sailors is also interesting. It was introduced several years ago, and promotes sailing as a sport for youngsters. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The great Tall Ship show |
Porto Antico Genoa 16100 Italy |
Until 1992, gatherings of large sailboats in the Mediterranean were practically unknown, so the Colombus Celebrations were a wonderful opportunity for Genoa to experiences a new kind of festival. The festival was staged again in 1996, and will be repeated this year, so that another half a million visitors can admire the spectacle created by the tall ships. Dozens of huge sail boats will set sail from Genoa and Southampton to reunite the greatest fleet of all time, and give thousands of young people all over the world the opportunity to meet and experience this amazing show, taking sailboats into the new millennium. The Italian Sail Training Association, founded in 1996, has its headquarters in Genoa. Its objective is to allow young people to build a closer relationship with the sea, by giving them the chance to board these fantastic vessels for free, so that they can make the most of this extraordinary opportunity to learn about and enjoy sailing under the command of very experienced captains. Young sailors of both sexes between 16 and 25 can take part in the Regatta, even without previous experience of sailing. Boarding the prestigious boats in the Marina is free. Dates: 14 April-28 August. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Will they be famous... |
Piazzale Kennedy Genoa 16129 Italy http://www.fiera.ge.it fierage@fiera.ge.it |
Every year the Ravano Trophy and the Paolo Mantovani Cup take place in Genoa. These are male and female football tournaments for primary schools from the chief town and other Ligurian provinces. Organized by U.C. Sampdoria, this is a unique opportunity to see over 200 teams of children battle it out on the artificial pitch of the Palasport in a friendly, but serious atmosphere. It is a show of which the city and its founder, Paolo Mantovani, are proud, and which contributes to sport awareness in children. For Information contact: U.C. Sampdoria, Piazza Campetto 2, tel. 010.2549111. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A student on two wheels |
Various venues Genoa, Genoa Italy http://www.trofeofantozzi.it/ info@trofeofantozzi.it |
The "Fantozzi Trophy" is a student race, now in its second decade, reserved for fair weather cyclists and sedentary types frowned on by fortune. The order is calculated according to the time required to finish the course, including the usual stops for mechanical and physical adjustment, romantic encounters etc. The results are calculated in minutes, which are transformed into percentages according to a precise set of rules which portray the cyclists' personal situation. This data is entered into a massive computer program called "fanto-software". To enter, competitors need to fill out a "Defect and Handicap" form which will indicate the relative bonuses they are entitled to. The sum total of all the calculations will result in the "Challenge Selectivity Factor" which automatically adjusts the time of each contestant. The vital prerequisite for this race is, clearly, a sense of humour. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Every kind of antique |
Piazzale Kennedy, 1 Genoa 16129 Italy +39 10 5 3911 / +39 1539 1270 |
"Tuttantico," the successful bric-a-brac market is part of the Genovese fair. It spreads over 10,000 square metres, and is divided into two parts, one with a traditional fair-like atmosphere, the other with everything thrown in a jumble, like a real bric-a-brac stall. There is a vast range of objects, from smaller items for collections, to furniture; from painting to sculpture, from jewellery to carpets. It is a unique occasion to get to know the techniques involved in furniture making and restoration and how to value pieces. Review © 2007, Wcities |