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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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 […]
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 […]
The ghost from San Matteo church
This is one of the most fabulous and mysterious places in Genoa’s historical centre. Easy to find, it is still one of the most authentic and well-preserved corners of the medieval city. Let’s know it! San Matteo Squer In the centre of Genoa’s old town lies Piazza San Matteo. This was the district of the […]
Moneglia, where Rubens’s painting is (so they say)!
Moneglia is a beautiful and peaceful hamlet. Cut off from the rest of the world! What is more, the seaside here is probably the best place to relax in Liguria! I invite you to discover Moneglia (pronounced MONELIA). Location Moneglia is a small hamlet (about 2,5 thousand inhabitants) located in the province of La Spezia, […]
