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Genoa Many places and sights are worth a visit in Genoa, especially in the old city centre. It is the largest in Europe and can only be explored properly on foot because the ancient streets between the improbably tall houses are too narrow and busy for other modes of transport. Wandering the web of streets is worth it though for the sheer pleasure of all the Palaces, churches, squares and little cafes and food shops one comes across. The museums and National galleries and the ancient palaces to important cathedrals should be seen too. One could start with the "The Palazzo Ducale". This was once the ancient home of the head of the Genoa Republic and it has recently been completely restored. The building is now full of exhibitions, currently running until May is "El Siglos de los Genoveses" about the most interesting period of the Genoa Republic with paintings from all over the world and many other very interesting things - meetings, festivals and other interesting things all year round. The palace stands by itself and when visiting some of the ancient private rooms, now open to the public during special occasions, really shows all the magnificence of the ancient Genoa Sea Republic. The Genoa Acquarium should not be missed. The spectacular sea and under sea world now in the reach of everyone. It is the biggest in Europe and is the third biggest tourist attraction in Italy. A visit is due to the Genoa National Cemetery, an open air historical sculptures musem, probably the most important in Europe of this kind.
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