Old City of Genova

Old City of Genova : The Michelin guide review

Lying east of the old port, the old city is a picturesque maze of narrow streets flanked by tall buildings. Stop and admire the medieval and Renaissance palaces on Piazza San Matteo, overlooked by a church of the same name. Look out for the lovely Gothic cathedral of San Lorenzo and don't miss the three cloisters of Santa Maria di Castello. From there visitors will pass San Donato and its Romanesque bell tower, before reaching one of the city's oldest gateways, Porta Soprana (12C).