Thoughts for an afternoon in Genoa

[md115]

We'll be in Genoa for only 10 hours (on a Monday).

 

Hopefully, we'll take a train to Camogli in the morning, spend several hours there, then spend the afternoon walking in Genoa.

 

Our tentative plans for Genoa are to explore the area surrounding the Piazza Ferrari, Piazza San Matteo and the San Lorenzo Cathedral.

 

We'll walk back to the port (20-25 minute walk per Google maps) along the Harbor.

 

Given our very limited time, do you think this is a reasonable plan?

 

Museums are closed on Monday (I think), and although I know the aquarium is very nice, I'm not interested in visiting during this trip.

 

Finally, is the walk along the harbor worthwhile?

 

A review in the NYT recommended a "harbor walk", but I haven't been able to find other comments.

 

Thanks!

[euro cruiser]

I think it sounds like a lovely day. Camogli is only about a half hour away by train, with fairly frequent trains, so it will be easy to get there and back.

 

Genoa has a lot to offer - the city has a good web site with a large English language section here: http://turismo.comune.genova.it/spip.php?rubrique60

 

When we were there on a cruise stop several years ago (5?), I wasn't all that impressed with the waterfront area, but I see from google street view that there has been a fair amount of construction so I imagine it's quite different now.

[Keith1010]

Your plan sounds great. We found Genoa to be a very nice city. It is very organized unlike some of the other larger cities in Italy. I would walk around some of the street that are about a ten minute walk from the pier and walking along the waterfront area is fine as well.

 

Enjoy!

 

Keith

[md115]

Great, thanks.

 

I'll look at the website, and appreciate the input re the pier area.

[Hlitner]

Genoa has done a great job renovating the port and ajacent harbor area. The aquarium is truly world-class and rivals the Aquarium in Balitmore. The harbor area is quite nice and includes some nice walkways, cafes, etc.

 

Hank

[md115]

Thanks.

[caripoo]

You will be in FOOD HEAVEN spending the day in Genoa:D:D

[wannabetraveler]

You will be in FOOD HEAVEN spending the day in Genoa:D:D

Why do you say this? Have some good suggestions for good eating?