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 […]
Talking stones
Mampæ, how to find the Sun where there is none!
Genoa’s medieval, historical centre is composed of hundreds of narrow, dark streets. It is very densely built up with tenement houses that are 7 or 8 stories high. For these reasons, flats on the lower floors have poor illumination and are very dark. Sunlight has a very difficult way to reach them. Over the centuries, […]
Column of shame, stigma of traitors!
The column is well-hidden, so you will have to look for it a bit. However, it is an example of the end that awaited all those who tried to betray the Republic of Genoa. Walking through the historical centre of Genoa via del Campo, you will see a fountain at some point. If you walk […]
Vico dell’Amor Perfetto, means corner of the Perfect Love!
In the historical centre of Genoa, a street that brings this name exists. It is related to a legend and a very romantic story. Name There are many versions. The first comes from the surname of the Finomare family that owned this street. The second one, says that the name came from a statue of […]
Talking stones – sanitary stones!
This “talking stone” was very particular and very practical. As I’ve written before, it is easy to miss it and pass through without noticing it … but we do 🙂 In different places of Genoa, it is possible to notice strange, protruding marble plinths. One you can see in a corner of Palazzo Interiano Pallavicino, […]
