Yep, in the Genoese district of Portoria, next to the District Court building (1960s), there’s an inconspicuous Renaissance church. It’s the Church of St. Catherine of Genoa. Personally, I think it’s one of the most fascinating places in the city. Portoria District The Doria family governed this part of the city and took its name […]
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Lagaccio, a delicious part of Ligurian history!
This is one of the most characteristic of Ligurian food. Delicious biscuits that you should try when you’re on holiday in Liguria! Name In Genoese, the word “lagaccio” in Genoese means “ugly lake”. It comes from the artificial lake (now dried) which was created by Andrea Doria (the most famous Genoese warlord), to provide water […]
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San Salvatore, the pope’s village
In eastern Liguria, in the municipality of Cogorno, is located a small, ancient “neighbourhood” called San Salvatore. For several hundred years, this settlement belonged to the powerful Fieschi family, the Dukes of Lavagna. It was from this family that the popes cited in the title came. The foundation of San Salvatore Some historians claim that […]
Where was Christopher Columbus baptised?
In Genoa! Of course … 😉 In Genoa, of course 🙂 Or more precisely, in the Church of St. Stephen, which is practically always closed due to staff shortages… but recently, on Saturdays, volunteers have been there, thanks to whom you can see the church… and the baptismal font of “Columbus” 🙂 History Built in […]
Stintino, a piece of Liguria in … Sardinia!
And this isn’t the only Ligurian corner in Sardinia! This stems from the historical ties between the two regions. A large part of Sardinia once belonged to the Republic of Genoa, and as a result, there are many “Ligurian” places there. One of these is the town of Stintino, whose history is intertwined with the […]
