The approach to Genoa by sea is a sure-fire way to fall instantly in love with this charming ancient maritime city, the birthplace of Columbus and a portal out onto the world in the Age of Discovery. Carved into the hillside, its houses sit in a tilting crush of coloured walls and painted shutters. The effect is at once vertiginous and satisfying – this is it: authentic coastal Italy. The capital of the region of Liguria, Genoa lies in the north of Italy and is one of the country’s most important ports. Aside from the historic old world charm that gained part of the city World Heritage status, there is much to be said for its progressive outlook, too. The newer parts of the city are filled with innovative curiosities, from interesting sculptures to museums of modern art, glass-domed shopping palisades and a gourmet restaurant culture to match the more traditional Ligurian far
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