The last 50m span of the bridge, designed by Genoa-born star architect Renzo Piano, was lifted by giant cranes at a height of more than 40m and slotted into place.

Palazzo Spinola is both a symbol of Genoa and my family’s home. So much has gone on inside its walls and yet in many ways, it's still a hidden gem.

He is the symbol of the rebirth of Genoa after the collapse of the Morandi bridge on August 14, 2018, because he took on the role of extraordinary commissioner (Conte I government) who followed ...