Genoa Nutz and Bolts

The Basics

City Name: Genoa
Where is it located?: Genoa is in northern Italy, a few hours from Nice and Milan.
Why do people go there?: The Italian Riviera hotspot and homebase point for the famous Cinque Terre hike, Genoa has a few historic attractions of its own.
How do travelers get there?: Trains from bordering France or elsewhere in Italy will do the trick.
Currency: Euro
City Code: 10
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Population: 595000
Languages: Italia! Italia! Italia! (But you may hear some French as well)

Travel Information

Neighborhoods:
Attractions: Acquario di Genova, Cattedrale di San Lorenzo & Campanile, Cinque Terre
Accommodations: http://www.bootsnall.com/hostels/eu/it/gen/, http://www.cheaphotellinks.com/eu/it/genoa/
Tourist Office: See Main Office in Rome: Ente nazionale italiano per il turismo, via Marghera no. 2/6, 00185 ROMA, Telephone: +39 6 49711, Fax: +39 6 4463379, Email: sedecentrale@enit.it, http://www.enit.it
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Tips for Visiting

When to go: Italy, especially in the South, heats up during the summer months, as tourists flock to the country. During Ferragosto in August, many shops and restaurants close as Italian flee the blazing hot cities and seek refuge at the beach.
Common Phrases: Yes = Si, No = No, Please = Per favore, Thank you = Grazie , Do you speak English? = Lei parla degli Inglesi?
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How to get around?: Ferries and buses are the best way to see this part of the Italian Riviera.
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