Posts Tagged ‘Genoa’
Thursday Doors: Genoa, Italy
Posted on: July 17, 2025
- In: Doors | Travel
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Ever since I saw the Colin Firth movie, A Summer in Genoa, I wanted to visit Genoa (Genova in Italian). My first visit to Italy was to Genoa. I was captivated by the tall pastel-coloured terracotta-roofed houses, amazing churches, and stately homes tucked away in the narrow streets and piazzas. This city is the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, and was my perfect introduction to Italy. Here are a few buildings and doors.
The impressive Palazzo San Giorgio/Palace of St. George, built in 1260, features a fresco depicting St. George, the patron saint of Genoa. It currently houses the headquarters of the Port System Authority of the Western Ligurian Sea.
The early 12th-century San Lorenzo Cathedral has a fascinating black and white striped marble façade. The money to build the cathedral came from the successful enterprises of the Genoese fleets during the Crusades.
The details above the door are incredible.
There were many churches and cathedrals scattered around the city, all with ornate door frames.
The entrance to a stately home.
The front door of another stately home, once owned by a wealthy merchant.
The door of a cafe.
An apartment building with a stripped exterior, once the home of a wealthy moneylender.
The Church of San Matteo, a typical striped Genoese building.
In the Piazza de Ferrari
An interesting sign for a restaurant
The doors to a focaccia bakery. Genoa is the home of focaccia bread, which is typically eaten for breakfast or during the day. There are often long lines waiting for their morning focaccia bread. Did I have some? Of course, and it was delicious!
I was amused to find this elegant old building with a Sushi sign! Genoa is a very cosmopolitan city and is definitely worth a visit.
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Brides All Over The World.
Posted on: December 3, 2021
- In: Events | Travel
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Everyone loves a beautiful bride! I know I do. I´m always excited when I stumble upon a bride while travelling. Here are a few of them.
Barcelona, Spain
Outside the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia, also known as Barcelona Cathedral, the Gothic cathedral and seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona, I came upon a bride getting ready for a photo shoot.
Aix-en-Provence, France
In Aix-en-Provence, we came upon a bride in the courtyard outside the town hall, waiting for a civil ceremony. One of the flower girls was having a rest.
Genoa, Italy
As we left a cathedral in Genoa, the bride had just arrived.
I know I have more, but these are a few I was able to find in my thousands of pictures.
Have you encountered brides or weddings on your journeys?
The Enchantment of Genoa
Posted on: December 1, 2015
- In: Travel
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Ever since I saw the Colin Firth movie, A Summer in Genoa, I have wanted to visit Genoa, (Genova in Italian.) This was also my very first visit to Italy and was mesmerized by the tall pastel-coloured terracotta-roofed houses, amazing churches, and stately homes tucked away inside the narrow streets and alleys. The birth place of Christopher Columbus was the perfect introduction to Italy. Once again, we joined a walking tour of the historical centre.
The impressive Palace of St. George, built in 1260, greeted us as we stepped off the boat. The fresco depicting St. George, the patron saint of Genoa, is amazing.
The Palace of Saint George
Genoa is famous for two of my favourite foods, focaccia and pesto. We were treated to samples. I couldn´t resist purchasing a jar of pesto to take home. It was the best I have ever tasted!
The early 13th-century San Lorenzo Cathedral has a black and white striped marble façade. The details above the door are incredible.
Two sad looking lions guard the front door of the church
Many small restaurants and cafes are hidden in the narrow caruggi alleyways
Piazza de Ferrari
A typical street scene in Genoa
Another impressive doorway
A stately home
Sipping a coffee at one of the many piazzas is a dream come true.
Genoa was everything I thought it would be and more. I am so glad I made it to this enchanting city.
More of Italy to come…..
A Vacation From Retirement
Posted on: November 3, 2015
- In: Travel
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I´ve been away! Yes, I took a vacation from retirement. Hubby and I went on a Mediterranean cruise and saw some amazing sights. We started with a day in Barcelona seeing the sites with good friends from Canada who happened to be there on a holiday. From there we boarded the fabulous ship, Fantasia. Our ports of call were, Marseilles in France (with a side trip to Aix-en-Provence), Genoa, Naples (with a side trip to Pompei) and Messina in Italy, and Valletta in Malta. A quick night time stop in Palma de Mallorca and back to Barcelona. Except for Barcelona, I had never been to any of these places before. It was incredible! I will write more about the individual stops, but for now here is a taste of what we saw.
Park Guell, Barcelona
Park Guell, Barcelona
Aix-en-provence, France
Aix-en-provence, France
Genoa, Italy
Genoa, Italy
Pompei, Italy
Pompei, Italy
Messina, Italy
Messina, Italy
Malta
Malta
Palma de Mallorca
Dinner on Fantasia
We moved to Spain to be able to see more of Europe and so we did. It was another dream come true!!
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