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Q: What architectural masterpieces of Genoa are included in the system of Palazzi dei Rolli under the protection of UNESCO?

The World Heritage List includes 42 palaces of the XVI-XVII centuries on Via Garibaldi, built in the style of Genoese Mannerism. Particularly prominent are the Palazzo Rosso with a collection of Flemish tapestries, the Palazzo Bianco with the works of Caravaggio and the Palazzo Doria Tursi, where the Paganini violin is stored.

Q: Where to go in Genoa with children other than the aquarium?

Children will be impressed by the Galata-Maritime Museum with a full-size copy of the Genoese galley of the XVII century and interactive exhibits about navigation. In the park of Villeta Di Negro there is a house of butterflies with tropical views, and in the old town you can find a puppet theater that has preserved the traditions of puppet art since the XIX century.

Q: Where in Genoa to take the most atmospheric photos?

The view of the city from the Lanterne Tower – the second tallest lighthouse in Europe (76 m) – covers the entire port and the roofs of the old quarters. The street of San Lorenzo with asymmetrical facades of medieval houses and arcades is ideal for shots in the style of "retro Italy".

Q: What little-known historical secrets does Genoa keep?

In the crypt of the church of San Giovanni di Pre rest the relics of John the Baptist, brought by the Crusaders in 1098. The ruins of the ancient Roman port are hidden under the Banks Square, and in the Palazzo San Giorgio in the XV century Marco Polo was held captive, where he dictated the “Book of the Diversity of the World”.

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