The 16th-century Il Gesu church on Piazza Matteotti looks dull from the outside, but has an amazingly rich baroque interior (culturainliguria.it). Genoa is the home of focaccia and pesto ...

Do visit Via XX Settembre, one of Genoa’s main shopping arteries, where you will find all the international and local brands as well as the city’s best market, MOG Mercato Orientale.

The best way of all to get to know the flavours of Genoa is through its street food ... mansions with spectacular facades and magnificent interiors that combine to form a UNESCO World Heritage ...

A working port, Genoa is set in the stunning rolling hills between the Apennine mountains and the Ligurian sea. There's more than enough to keep you occupied, but here we look at some of the best ...