Genoa is a city of remarkable historical and cultural density, characterized by a complex stratification of its artistic and architectural heritage. Its historic centre, one of the largest in Europe, constitutes a veritable open-air museum; within it lies the system of the Palazzi dei Rolli (UNESCO World Heritage Site), an expression of the aristocratic culture of the Genoese Republic. The city also offers a rich and articulated museum system, with over fifty exhibition venues including historic palaces, art collections, and thematic museums.

The surrounding area is likewise of considerable historical and cultural interest: within a short distance, villas and panoramic parks overlook the sea, while the Ligurian Rivieras offer a continuous sequence of coastal landscapes, historic towns, and places of particular distinction. Among these, the Cinque Terre, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, can be reached in approximately 1.5 hours by train.

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Visit Genoa: eventi, musei, attrazioni culturali…
Genoa’s civic museums
Arte.it – Genova
Italia.it – Liguria
La mia Liguria (official regional portal)


The 13th AISU Congress (Genoa, 7-10 September 2027) is organized by: