Walking Around Italy

A DAY IN GENOA

Rich in history and culture, Italy has inspired artists, writers, and fashion designers for centuries. To celebrate the beauty of this country and the excellence of Made in Italy, we have created a guide that will accompany you on a journey to discover its iconic destinations and hidden treasures.

Our itinerary starts in Genoa, on a fresh and sunny spring day. Lose yourself in the caruggi, in the tangle of narrow streets and ancient shops, take a stroll to the port, where the scent of the sea overwhelms everything else: Genoa is this and much more.

Come with us to discover the magic of Italy, a land that never ceases to inspire and surprise.

Boccadasse is an ancient seaside village with a timeless charm. Its pastel-colored houses and pebble-strewn shore, where fishermen still cast their nets, make it extremely picturesque. It's a lively and active neighborhood, where you can find bars, ice cream shops, churches, and art galleries. Overlooking the bay of Boccadasse, there is a small gem: the amateur sports association Filippo Vignocchi. A point of reference for local fishermen and the citizens of the village, it is a historic recreational center that promotes many different projects and forms of expression.

Just a few steps from the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, in the heart of the city, there is a place where time has stopped: the Galleria Imperiale. Founded in 1878 as an auction house by Raffaele Mengoni, the father of the current owners, it turned into an art shop after a few years. Inside the gallery, it is possible to find real rarities: silverware, carpets, antique paintings, as well as works by Schifano, Chiari, Luzzati, and other important contemporary artists.

The ancient confectionery Pietro Romanengo Fu Stefano was born in 1780 from the intuition of Stefano and Francesco, sons of the founder Anton Maria Romanengo, who decided to expand the shop with artisanal workshops where they worked, with recipes of ancient tradition, fruits, flowers, cocoa, sugar, and spices. In the confectionery on Via di Soziglia, sweets and candied fruit are showcased among the rich marbles, magnificent frescoes, and precious wood paneling that recall the Parisian aesthetics of the time. A magical atmosphere in which to get lost in the discovery of the typical delicacies of the area.

The story of Fruttarelli began forty years ago between Via San Bernardo and Vico di Santa Rosa, in the historic Santa Rosa district, thanks to two brothers, Maurizio and Luciano Balossino. Among the narrow alleys of the neighborhood, you will find this historic fruit and vegetable shop whose entrance portal dates back to 1494. What immediately catches the eye are the products displayed in wicker baskets that enhance the brilliance of the fresh fruits and vegetables, framing them like a painting from another time

Palazzo Gio Vincenzo Imperiale was built in the second half of the sixteenth century and is a true gem of Mannerist art. The palace, located in Campetto, in the historic center of the city, is part of the Rolli palaces, a site included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The magnificent entrance courtyard is characterized by large colonnades, frescoed staircases, and black and white checkerboard floors, which make it an iconic landmark.