Genoa in 2 days: what to see day by day
Ready-to-use 2 days itinerary for Genoa: 8 places grouped geographically into walking routes (12 h of pure visiting time) with opening hours and places to eat along the way.
1 day · 2 days · 3 days · Things to do in Genoa
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Day 1 · 6 h visiting · approx. 720 m walking between stops
- Palazzo Rosso — 1 h 30 min visit. A 17th-century palace of the Brignole Sale family, it now functions as an art museum featuring works by Van Dyck and Veronese.
- Cattedrale di San Lorenzo — 1 h visit (approx. 390 m from previous stop). The city's main church, built since the 12th century, features a distinctive black and white marble facade and the relic of the Sacro Catino. Hours: Mon–Sun 08:00–12:00,15:00–19:00.
- Doge's Palace of Genoa — 2 h visit (approx. 120 m from previous stop). It was the former seat of the Doges of the Republic of Genoa, which cannot be found in Palazzo Rosso or other buildings.
- Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari — 30 min visit (approx. 80 m from previous stop). Genoa's main square, with a monumental fountain built in 1936, serving as its central point.
- Teatro Carlo Felice — 1 h visit (approx. 130 m from previous stop). Opened in 1828, it is the main opera house in Genoa, with a neoclassical facade that survived World War II.
Where to eat along the route (Day 1)
Day 2 · 6 h visiting · approx. 5 km walking between stops
- Lanterna di Genova — 1 h visit. It offers panoramic views of the port and sea from a historic structure, unlike the modern Bigo elevator. Hours: Fri–Sun 10:00–18:00.
- Acquario di Genova — 3 h visit (approx. 1.8 km from previous stop). One of Europe's largest aquariums, opened in 1992 for Expo '92, with a focus on ecological education. Hours: Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00 · Sat–Sun 09:00–20:00.
- Cimitero Monumentale di Staglieno — 2 h visit (approx. 3.1 km from previous stop). Unlike traditional galleries, this is a cemetery that serves as an open art space with monumental sculptures and tombs.
Where to eat along the route (Day 2)
- Ristorante Pizzeria Foccaceria — A typical Italian establishment specializing in pizza and focaccia prepared in a wood-fired oven, with a wide selection of dishes.
- Jaa Nù — It offers contemporary cuisine with an innovative approach to dishes, often featuring a fusion of flavors and fresh ingredients.
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