Historic Miramare As Michael and I made our way back to the cruise ship, a stunning display of architecture caught my eye. Up on a hill, just above Genova Principe railway station and a short distance from Palazzo del Principe, (once owned by Andrea Doria, who was considered one of the best admirals of Renaissance…
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Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – St. Andrew Cloister
Michael and I stumbled upon St. Andrew Cloister. S, 🇮🇹 According to Musei di Genova: The St. Andrew Cloister The St. Andrew Cloister was dismantled in 1905, at the conclusion of the demolition of the monastery of St. Andrew Della Porta where it had been built in the 12th century. It was the only architectural structure to…
Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Chiesa del Gesù – Church Of Jesus
Piazza Giacomo Matteotti – Chiesa del Gesù As Michael and I explored a Christmas Market in the piazza, the church bells sang out at 12:00pm. It was so charming. S, 🇮🇹 From visitgenoa.it This church is of very ancient origin, being mentioned as early as the 7th century. It was indeed known as the ‘church…
Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Local Artist Angelo Gnecco
Angelo Gnecco While we explored the heart of the city, we came across Angelo Gnecco’s vibrant and colourful Fiat 500 as well as his charming paintings of Genoa’s historic buildings. I bought one of his pieces, having him sign and date the back for me. S, 🇮🇹
Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Porto Antico – Palazzo San Giorgio
Palazzo San Giorgio This building was a pleasure to see. So much beauty and vibrant artwork. I searched online to identify the frescoed figures on the historic building, but found conflicting information. S, 🇮🇹 According to Renato Prosciutto In Italy: The exterior is painted entirely with frescoes. The frescoes on the facade facing the sea…
Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Porto Antico – McDonald’s Macaroons!
Michael and I made our way along a section of shops that lined the base of colourful buildings along Porto Antico’s harbour side. It was there I looked into the window of McDonald’s and saw macaroons lined within their pastry display case. I wanted to try one, to see what this fast food chain’s tasty…
Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Porto Antico – Old Harbour Of Genoa
Porto Antico – Old Harbour Port of Genoa Michael and I walked into Port of Genoa’s harbour side collectively called Porto Antico. Porto Antico stretches from Piazza Cavour to Ponte Parodi. This once industrial area was transformed into a vibrant public space while preserving its historic significance. The brightly coloured buildings were a nice contrast…
Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Sopraelevata & Walk The Line Project
Sopraelevata & Walk The Line Project Michael and I came upon Strada Aldo Moro or Sopraelevata, painted with various styles of art as a result of a project supported by the Municipality of Genoa called Walk The Line Project. S, 🇮🇹 From lamialiguria: There is a project that has rewritten Strada Aldo Moro, the famous…