Genoa is a city and a seaport in the North of Italy, situated in the region of Liguria. In Genoa there is definitely a lot to see, as the city is one of the oldest places of art in Italy. Among its main sights there are Piazza de Ferrari; the Strada Nuova or Via Garibaldi, which was also inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2006; St. Lawrence Cathedral; the Old Harbor and the Museo d'Arte Orientale, which keeps one of the largest collections of Oriental art in Europe.
Another attraction of Genoa is the Aquarium, which is the second largest aquarium in the world and represents a wonderful and funny place to visit if you have children.
Not many people know that Genoa is considered the "most English city in Italy". In fact, Genoa's flag is the St. George's flag, the same as that of England. Apparently, the flag of Genoa was adopted by the British Island in 1190 for their ships entering the Mediterranean to benefit from the protection of the fleet.
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Genoa Ferry Port address:
Moby Lines
Maritime Station
P.le dei Traghetti Iqbal Masih 5
I - 16126
Italy
How to get to Genoa Ferry Port:
Grandi Navi Veloci
Leave motorway at "Genova ovest" keep left, following the signs to the harbour (porto). Then go through the helicoidal way, until the traffic lights. Go straight ahead and after 100m go down the tunnel in order to reach the port for the check-in procedures.
Moby Lines
Exit "Genova Ovest" follow the singsposts for "Porto" "Terminal Traghetti" and "Moby" Port entrance Ponte Assereto. Check-in at the automated tollbooths underneath the ferry terminal.
