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An important northern seaport, Genoa (2006 population 620,316) is the capital of the Province of Genoa in the Liguria region. The first historically known inhabitants of Genoa were the ancient Ligurians an Italic tribe. The Genoese people traded pelts, honey, and wood, and shipped much of their goods to cities such as Tortona and Piacenza. At the time of Genoa's peak in the 16th century, the city attracted many artists: Rubens, Van Dyck, and the great Caravaggio. Galeazzo Alessi, a renowned architect of the 14th century, designed the city s astonishing palazzi.

In the old city, visit one of the most recent contributors to the World Heritage List (2006) The Strada Nuova. This district was created to house the most elite families of early Genoa. Nearby, you can explore the famous art college Musei di Strada Nuova.

The Old Harbor (Porto Antico) contains many landmarks, and has been transformed into a mall in recent years. Porto Antico also includes a large aquarium, and an ancient lighthouse penned the Torre della Lanterna the tower of the lantern . The redesigned Old Harbor of the city, welcomed 1.7 million visitors in 2007. Don t miss your chance to be one of them!