Genoa, Italy - Day 2
Today is our extra day in Genoa so we have devoted the day to walk around the main historical parts with our map.
After walking to the port entrance we headed for the Metro to use our ticket before it expired mid morning. We took the Metro to Piazza De Ferrari which is the heart of the old town of Genoa and where our walking route will start from.
Our main mission is to see the Doges' Palace, Palazzo Ducale in Piazza Matteotti, San Lorenzo Cathedral, Palazzo Rosso, walk down Via Garibaldi, view the city from a rooftop, and if time the Palazzo Reale. We accomplished our mission and more but when we got to Palazzo Reale they were closing for siesta. As it was now 2pm and we had to be back at the ship by 3.30pm for a 4pm sail away we headed back to the ship via Villa del Principe which was right near the entrance to the Port. As time was of the essence we didn't pay to go inside but did look at its beautiful garden.
Back to the ship for sail away and to catch up with the gang to compare our days out the back on deck 11 with an Aperol Spritz followed by some rubbish Rose out of a carton... I suppose it was to be expected when it only cost one euro!!
Now feet up to rest before another day of walking in Barcelona tomorrow. Then we get a sea day.... yayyyy!!!
Quick facts:
Founded: 3500+ years ago
Region: The largest port in Italy, nestled on the Mediterranean in the north west side of Italy's fabled boot.
Population: 594,904 (est 2014)
Climate: perfect all year round
Language: Italian
Currency: Euro
Genoa was the birthplace of Christopher Columbus and has been a powerful commercial centre, seaport and city-state for centuries.
Window shopping in XX Septembre street
Piazza De Ferrari, the main square in Genoa with its monumental fountain built in 1936
Preferred means of transport
Hidden in a garden
The old gates
A typical laneway
Palazzo Ducale which once served as the manor of the Doges
Loca Chiesa del Gesu, an elegantly decorated baroque style marble church with two paintings inside by Peter Paul Rubens.
The Last Supper inside the Cathedral
San Lorenzo Cathedral built between the 12th and 14th centuries in Romanesque style.
The striking dramatic gothic facade of San Lorenzo
Via Garibaldi flanked by magnificent landmarks and home to a splendid art collection and cultural exhibits.
Palazzo Rosso or Red Palace and home to many famous art works
On display in Palazzo Rosso
Beautiful marble floors
S. Giovanni Battista by Leonardo da Vinci
The view from the rooftop of Palazzo Rosso
Our ship to the right
Beautiful fruit everywhere
The main train station at Principe
Christopher Columbus statue in Principe
Christopher Columbus statue in Principe 
The garden inside Villa del Principe
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