Genoa (/ ˈdʒɛnoʊə / JEN-oh-ə; Italian: Genova [ˈdʒɛːnova] ⓘ; Ligurian: Zêna [ˈzeːna]) [a] is a city in and the capital of the Italian region of Liguria, and the sixth-largest city in Italy. In 2023, 558,745 people lived within the city's administrative limits. [3] .

The Republic of Genoa (Ligurian: Repúbrica de Zêna [ɾeˈpybɾika de ˈzeːna]; Italian: Repubblica di Genova; Latin: Res Publica Ianuensis) was a medieval and early modern maritime republic from the years 1099 to 1797 in Liguria on the northwestern Italian coast.

During the Early Middle Ages, Genoa was a small, poor fishing village of 4,000 inhabitants. By slowly building its merchant fleet, it rose as the leading commercial carrier of the Western Mediterranean, starting to become independent from the …

Mar 31, 2025 · Genoa, city and Mediterranean seaport in northwestern Italy. It is the capital of Genova provincia and of Liguria regione and is the centre of the Italian Riviera. Its total area is 93 square miles (240 square km).

A city of northwest Italy on the Gulf of Genoa, an arm of the Ligurian Sea. An ancient settlement, Genoa flourished under the Romans and also enjoyed great prosperity during the Crusades. Today, it is Italy's chief port and a major commercial and industrial center. Gen′o·ese′ (-ēz′, -ēs′), Gen′o·vese′ (-vēz′, -vēs′) adj. & n. n.

Mar 30, 2024 · Genoa is a fascinating historical city and hosts some of the best attractions and landscapes in Italy. There are so many things to do and see that a whole book probably wouldn’t cover all the reasons why you should visit it — therefore here’s my TOP 10. Hi! I’m Andrea from Discovergenoa and I was born and raised in Genoa.

Oct 15, 2024 · Genoa, a vibrant port city in the northwest of Italy, has a history as captivating and intricate as its labyrinthine streets. Known as “La Superba” (The Proud), Genoa has played a crucial role in the Mediterranean world for centuries.

Aug 18, 2024 · Genoan (comparative more Genoan, superlative most Genoan) Of or pertaining to Genoa Synonym: Genoese

Aug 16, 2024 · Home to one of the largest medieval town centers in the world, crisscrossed with caruggi (narrow lanes) that beg to be discovered, the city is perfect for those who want to wander and get a little lost.

Dec 23, 2019 · Genoa is the capital of the Italian region of Liguria in the centre of the Italian Riviera, located 120 kilometres south of Milan. It is the most important commercial port in Italy, and is famed for its mild Mediterranean climate, and its palaces and other monuments that speak to its colourful history.