Palazzi dei Rolly
Via Garibaldi, 9, Genova 
Palazzi dei Rolly, or "palaces from the list" - part of the urban development of Genoa, consisting entirely of palazzos, which belonged to the Genoese aristocracy of the 16th century. Palaces were built mainly in the early Baroque era on the streets of Via Garibaldi and in part by Via Balbi
Christ from the abyss
San Fruttuoso, Genova 
In the bay of the ancient abbey of San Fruttuoso in a suburb of Genoa at a depth of 17 meters underwater divers and divers see a statue of the Savior "Christ from the Abyss". The amazing transparency of the waters of the Italian Riviera
Via Garibaldi
Via Garibaldi, Genova 
Via Garibaldi is the personification of the aristocracy of Genoa, the apotheosis of the heyday of Genoese "blue blood", "street of kings" "According to Germain de Stael, and in fact the main street of the historic center of the city, which in 2006 became a UNESCO monument as part of the Palazzi dei Rolli palace list
Stalieno Cemetery
Piazzale Resasco, Genova 
What the sorrow is sad about and what conversations Friedrich Nietzsche conducted with his companions on trips around Italy, he only knows the monumental cemetery of Staleno located on the outskirts of Genoa and famous for the whole world with his highly artistic marble tombstones and sculptures.
Lantern Lighthouse
Rampa della Lanterna, Genova 
No port can not do without a lighthouse - a guiding light in the night, not allowing ships to crash on the rocks. It is such a saving ray for Genoa for nearly 900 years is the Lantern lighthouse. This symbol of Genoa, built in 1128, reaches a height of 76 meters
Genoa is the largest port and the sixth largest city in Italy, perhaps less popular with tourists than the ancient Rome, the "trendy" Milan or the Renaissance Florence. However, where there is less excitement of the crowd, always a leisurely rest, a more pleasant and brighter impression. And Genoa, undoubtedly, is worth a close look!
For many centuries, Genoa was Venice's main rival in the maritime "reign" in the Mediterranean, which contributed to the economic and cultural development of the Republic of Genoa.
Saint George's Bank, existing in Genoa from 1407, is considered the oldest bank in history. The heyday of the Republic of Genoa in the 16th century was marked by the construction of a luxurious quarter of the palaces of the Genoese nobility - the Palazzi dei Rolli. Numerous palazzos located on the main street - Via Garibaldi (formerly Strada Nuovo) - are protected by UNESCO, so that the whole street appears as an open-air museum.
The name of Christopher Columbus also adds Genoa historical weight. Although it is for certain that neither the birthplace of Columbus nor the location of the grave is known, Genoa is considered to be his native city. There is a monument in honor of the seafaring legend and "Columbus's house."
In a medieval centro storico (the historic center of Genoa, where less well-known and wealthy Genoese lived) - webs of alleys and lanes 5 meters to 80 cm wide and houses up to eight floors - it's easy to get confused and lose the sense of time. People continue to live here in old buildings, restoring and rebuilding them, but leaving in the walls special recreation with medieval stones.
Main square of Genoa - Piazza De Ferrari - decorate a magnificent fountain with the same name, as well as the buildings of the Opera and the Palace of the Doges.
From almost anywhere in Genoa, you can see the basilica of Santa Maria Assunta - a church on top of the Carignano hill, restored in the 80s of the 20th century.
The Genoese believe that preserving the monuments of the past is the key to a prosperous future. Their quivering attitude to their "stones" can be envied, but it's better not to hesitate to visit Genoa and see everything with your own eyes.