Sunday, 8 June 2014

7 – 8 May 2014 – Genoa, Liguria, Italy

Genoa is the largest seaport in Italy and ships are an important part of the city’s heritage

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The famous explorer Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa

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The historical centre of Genoa is made up of hundreds of narrow alleys called Caruggi

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Prostitutes in doorways waiting for their next client

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Genoa was also a city of cafes

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The main square

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The remains of the cloisters of San Andrea

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The triumphal arch “Arco dei Caduti”

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King Vittorio Emmanuele II

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Cathedral of San Lorenzo

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The black and white striped exterior was decorated with spiral columns, statues and marble inlay patterns

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Near the top of the hill overlooking Genoa was the Casa Cambi D’Aste with battlements, crenelated walls and towers

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Mosaic frescoes on the facade of the building

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Beautiful palazzos along Via Balbi and Via Garibaldi

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