Located on the northern Italy, Genoa or always known as Genova is the capital city of Liguria region. This city has a population of over 500000 people based on the statistic in 2017. During the 12th century, Genoa has been the seaport and a trading centre in the Mediterranean Sea. This city is known for having magnificent architectures which have placed them in one of the most beautiful World Heritage cities. Genoa is also known for the birthplace of Christopher Columbus. The visitors can also have a taste of Genoa’s favourite dishes which include seafood, pesto and focaccia.

Airport in Genoa

• Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport

Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport or known as Christopher Columbus Airport is the leading international airport that operates for the city of Genoa, Genoa port and near the airport area. This airport handles thousands of international and domestic flights which include British Airways, Alitalia, Air France, Lufthansa and many more. The distance between this airport and the city is about 9.3 kilometres. By taking a taxi, the taxi fare is about 20 pound which costs about RM 101.71. However, by taking a train is much cheaper with only 7 pound which costs around RM 37.70.

How to Get Cheap Flights to Genoa?

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When is The Best Time to Fly to Genoa?

The peak season in Genoa is during the summer season which is from May to September. The off-peak season is from October to November which lies on the autumn season. However, Genoa has perfect weather that can be visited all year round. Many visitors come to this city during the summer season because the weather is warm which makes the visitors can get around easily and do a lot of outdoor activities during this period. During the off-peak season, the visitors can still go to a few interesting places in Genoa, but the visitors have to be prepared for an umbrella. Heavy rain occasionally happens during this season. Besides that, spring season also an ideal time to visit for those who love mild weather. The visitors can witness the blooming flowers around the city. Genoa has a subtropical climate. The highest average temperature in Genoa is around 28 degrees Celsius, and the lowest is 6 degrees Celsius.

There are a few festivals that celebrated by the local people in Genoa. The first festival is the San Giovanni Battista. This celebration is about to pay a tribute of Saint John who is the Genoa’s patron saint. The visitors can join a few activities and see beautiful fireworks at this festival. Next is the Feast of Unity. It is a social-democratic festival. The visitors can learn more about the politics in Italy at the exhibition room and see theatrical performances. There are also concerts and children’s events at this festival. The following festival is the Suq Genova Festival. It is about the celebration of the multi-ethnic cultures in Genoa. The visitors can watch dancing performances and taste varieties of traditional cuisines.

What are The Top 3 Things to Do in Genoa?

• Aquarium of Genoa - Aquarium of Genoa is the largest aquarium in Italy with an area of 33000 square foot. It has received millions of visitors every year. This aquarium houses about 15000 animals from 400 animals which include such as Antarctic animals, penguins, stingray, dolphins, sharks and many more. The visitors can also meet non-marine creatures such as amphibians, reptiles and rainforest animals.

• Palazzo Rosso - Palazzo Rosso is one of the attraction places in Genoa. It is located in Via Garibaldi which was named as one of the World Heritage Site. The visitors can see a collection of painting made by Liguarian painters during the 17th century in this museum. Besides that, the visitors can also find artworks from famous artist like Veronese, Guercino, Durer, Strozzi and many more.

• Galata Museum - Galata Museum is the largest maritime museum in the area of Mediterranean. This museum has showcased about 6000 original items from 23 rooms. Visitors can learn more about the history of sea navigation. There is also a collection of paintings and artworks being displayed in this museum.