Finance and Nobility: Explore medieval Genoa on a self-guided audio tour

If you like the unexpected then follow the thread of this walking tour through the labyrinth of Genoa’s alleys in the city's historic centre. You'll discover breathtaking works of art behind almost every corner, along with other places where beauty is a carefully guarded secret. You'll see the main highlights in the city including UNESCO heritage sites, through the eyes of Antonella Cama, a local who loves to share not only the popular but also the authentic and believes that a tour must be more than dates and figures: She'll take you by the hand into "her" Genova! Some of the highlights from this self-guided GPS audio tour include: • Stories of the inhabitants of the opulent medieval residences • The interiors of Genoa’s richest church • Hear about the first football club in Italy • A historical confectionery shop • Find out why a 17th-century fountain is inside a department store • Take in the splendour of the fountain in the Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari

Itinerary

1. The tour starts at the Palazzo S. Giorgio near the port.
2. The square was created artificially around the 16th century by filling a part of the bay to gain more land for the port operations. You'll hear more about the square and its history at this short stop.
3. You'll walk through this ancient location used by the tradesmen and the moneychangers for their businesses.
4. You'll briefly stop in this square to admire its beautiful surroundings and learn more about it.
5. You'll stop outside the San Lorenzo cathedral where you'll be given the opportunity to visit inside the cathedral if you so wish.
6. You'll discover more about the history of Genoa and the Palazzo Ducale while walking around outside.
7. You'll see the beautiful church from the outside and get the opportunity to go inside.
8. The tour ends at Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari.

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