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The Perfect 3 Days in Genoa

A balanced 3-day plan for Genoa, built around its top-rated sights so each day flows without backtracking — plus a bite to eat along the way. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.

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Day 1The Big Highlights

  1. Morning

    José Martí

    A bronze tribute to Cuba's poet-patriot José Martí, graced with verses translated by Italian poet Sanguineti.

  2. Afternoon

    Teatro Carlo Felice

    Genoa's magnificent opera house dazzles with world-class performances in an awe-inspiring neoclassical setting.

  3. Evening

    Palazzo Ducale

    Genoa's magnificent medieval palace hosts world-class exhibitions in a stunning historic heart of the city.

Where to eat: Antica OstajaA well-loved local spot.

Day 2Culture & Icons

  1. Morning

    Cattedrale di San Lorenzo

    Genoa's stunning striped medieval cathedral dazzles with its soaring facade and centuries of sacred history.

  2. Afternoon

    Palazzo San Giorgio

    A magnificent medieval palace that once housed Marco Polo, blending Genoese history with stunning Gothic architecture.

  3. Evening

    Galeone Neptune

    Step aboard the legendary galleon built for Roman Polanski's 'Pirates'—a swashbuckling piece of film history.

Where to eat: Antico Ristorante PANSÖN dal 1790Italian — a well-loved local spot.

Day 3Culture & Icons

  1. Morning

    Palazzo Rosso

    A grand Genoese palace dazzling with Old Masters, frescoes, and centuries of aristocratic splendor.

  2. Afternoon

    Lanterna di Genova

    One of the world's oldest lighthouses, guiding sailors into Genoa's harbor for over 900 years.

  3. Evening

    Cimitero Monumentale di Staglieno

    A breathtaking open-air sculpture museum where ornate tombs and angelic monuments rival the world's greatest art galleries.

Where to eat: Bella BuItalian — a well-loved local spot.

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Built from Genoa's top-rated attractions. Opening hours, prices, and whether a spot still delivers can change — double-check anything time-sensitive before you go.