Centro Storico (old town)
Genoa, Italy
One of Europe's largest medieval old towns, a maze of narrow caruggi streets.
Places in Centro Storico (old town)
- Centro Storico cafes Cafes tucked into the medieval caruggi, ideal for espresso between sightseeing.
- Osteria del Sole Run by a local who returned from New York City, featuring a metropolitan feel with a real bar, a rarity in Genoa.
Practical notes for Genoa
- Best time to visit
- April to June and September to October offer mild weather for exploring the old port and narrow caruggi streets.
- Getting around
- Genoa's old town and Porto Antico are walkable, though the city's steep hills make a funicular or lift useful for reaching higher neighbourhoods.
- Currency
- Euro (€)
- Language
- Italian. English is common in tourist areas.
- Timezone
- CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
- Current trends
- Genoa's dining scene continues balancing rustic osterias with more contemporary spots like Beautiful Loser, and its historic Porto Antico waterfront keeps drawing visitors for dinner with sea views.
Other neighborhoods in Genoa
- Porto Antico — The historic old port, redeveloped with restaurants, bars, and the city's aquarium.
- Piazza delle Erbe area — A tiny square where much of the city's nightlife converges after dark.
Read the full Genoa guide