Genoa Magnets

This little house in Genoa, Italy, claims to be the home of Christopher Columbus. The name of Christopher Columbus, the explorer of the New World, is in evidence all over Genoa. His statue greets you as soon as you emerge in Piazza Acqueverde from Porta Principe railway station; various public buildings bear his name; even the airport is called Aeroporto Cristoforo Colombo. It is not certain whether Columbus was born in Genoa, in Savona 15km (9 miles) to the west or outside Italy altogether. However, city registers mention his father, a weaver, and different family homes within the city. This small ivy-clad house next to the Porta Soprana (the line of defence that surrounded the city in days gone by) may have been Columbus's childhood ...

Porta Soprana is the main gate of the Old Town of Genoa, Italy. Located in Piazza Dante, not far from Piazza de Ferrari, it was once the southern gate of the town and was built in 1155 on the vestiges of the 9th-century wall (Mura del Barbarossa). It has been restored several times since the end of the last century. You can climb up one of the 2 towers to have a great view of the old and new Genova. During the French Revolution, together with the ideas of liberty and fraternity, the guillotine arrived in Genoa and was placed in one of the two towers and used until 1809. Close to the Porta Soprana there is the (supposed) House of Domenico Colombo, father of Cristoforo. I have another image showing the whole Porto Gate but, I don't think y...

Beautiful view of San Michele di Pagana

Baciccia fa il grande colpo.

The Piazza Raffaelle De Ferrari is the hub of Genoa. Surrounded by public buildings, banks and the offices of the big shipping lines, and with the busiest streets in Genoa radiating from it in all directions.

Chiostro di Sant' Andrea (St. Andrew cloister) is close to the little house in Genoa, Italy which is claimed to be the home of Christopher Columbus. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix Pro. BEST VIEWED LARGER

If you are an Italy travel tourist, grab this awesome Genoa city souvenir tee. Perfect vacation Italy lover Europe gift.

Tourist boat in Genoa, Italy. Best viewed LARGER.

A large Power station on the approach to Genoa harbour, Italy.

Quarto resort of the Ligurian coast

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promenade in eastern Liguria

The Home Equipment Co. was founded in Genoa, OH right after Russell E. Rice returned from his Navy service in WWII.

Italian City

We recently stumbled upon a beautiful vintage Italian geography primer for kids, chock full of amazing made-century modern design! So, we're bringing you our take on each Italian region, with a fun and fanciful sixties-inspired design!

Liguria is a crescent-shaped region in northwest Italy. Its Mediterranean coastline is known as the Italian Riviera. The 5 colorful fishing villages of the Cinque Terre, as well as stylish Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure, are on the eastern coast or Riviera di Levante. The western coast, the Riviera di Ponente, is home to Sanremo, a vintage resort with a turn-of-the-century casino and a flower-filled promenade.

Liguria is a crescent-shaped region in northwest Italy. Its Mediterranean coastline is known as the Italian Riviera. The 5 colorful fishing villages of the Cinque Terre, as well as stylish Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure, are on the eastern coast or Riviera di Levante. The western coast, the Riviera di Ponente, is home to Sanremo, a vintage resort with a turn-of-the-century casino and a flower-filled promenade.

Lombardy Flag // Vintage Look Italian Region Design

Portofino Italy Streetscape Art - Retro Vintage Travel

Bold and simple... There’s no better way to wear your LIGURIA Pride for all to see!

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