As you stroll through Genoa, you'll visit the iconic Piazza De Ferrari, the city's heart and a symbol of its economic and cultural vitality. Here, the grand fountain and surrounding historical buildings, such as the Palazzo Ducale, showcase Genoa's former power as a city-state. Another must-see is the Genoa Cathedral, a striking Gothic-Romanesque structure dating back to the 12th century. Legend has it that during World War II, a bomb fell into the cathedral without exploding, a miracle that left the building intact. The Old Harbor, revitalized by architect Renzo Piano, takes you back to Genoa's days as a vital Mediterranean port. Walking here, you can almost hear the echoes of ancient merchants and sailors.
