2018 – Review – Year of Fantastic Travel Yup, I’m starting 2019 in this little country that sits on the continental border of Europe and Asia and is surrounded by Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, and the Black Sea! After Michael and I’s Christmas Mediterranean cruise, I had three days to blog about our adventures and be…
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Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Grand Hotel Miramare
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…
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 – Porta Soprana & Towers Of Sant’Andrea
Michael and I stumbled upon Porta Soprana, the most popular gate of the ancient Walls of Genoa. These imposing 12th-century stone gates served as the main eastern entrance to the city and a prominent feature of the ancient Barbarossa Walls. S, 🇮🇹
Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Genoa Cathedral
Piazza San Lorenzo – Genoa Cathedral Located in the Piazza San Lorenzo, this magnificent cathedral was the centre point. The Genoa Cathedral is the seat of the archbishop of Genoa and dates back to the 5th or 6th century AD. The cathedral felt old, very old. Like walking back into renaissance history. S, 🇮🇹 Nativity Scene
Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Gastronomical Delights
Small Christmas Market Michael and I discovered the remains of a small Christmas Market in a piazza. I was able to buy one of my favourite Christmas Market treats – candied almonds. Cafe Fare Hot dogs with cheese, wrapped in pastry from a side street cafe. This styled hot dog is one of my favourite…
Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Piazza De Ferrari
Michael and I found our way onto Piazza de Ferrari, the main square of Genoa. S, 🇮🇹
Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Carruggi (Alleys) Of The Historic Centre
Michael and I set off to see what we could discover within the maze of alley ways called carruggi. At every twist and turn, there was something interesting such as historic churches to the magnificant Doge’s Palace. S, 🇮🇹