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A rich city in art and a major seaport, of flourishing trade and commercial exchange, Genova is one of the most surprising cities in Italy. Recently discovered by the international tourism,Genoa offers its visitors incredible attractions and a stunning artistic heritage. Its medieval old town – the largest in Europe – is an intricate labyrinth of alleyways, where among the shops, restaurants and local stores, visitors can catch sight of the city’s noble past in its 16th century’s palazzos, baroque buildings and Romanesque churches, looming over the small squares.
Genova hosts a historical university, with several established competences in the topic of the Workshop, and is headquarter of some of major European industries in the area of security and infrastructures (the Ansaldo brand, Elsag Datamat, and other Finmeccanica ownership).
The Workshop location is at a few meters from the celebrated Acquario di Genova (one of the major attractions throughout Europe), at walking distance from Genoa historical waterfront.
FACTS ABOUT GENOA
- Population:
- Metropolitan area: 603.000 inhabitants (239 km2)
- City centre: 276.278 inhabitants (28 km2 area)
- Genoa is a walking city: the business centre, the conference and fair centres, the hotels, the two train stations and museums are at maximum 15 minutes walking distance.
- The Columbus Celebration of 1992 inspired a huge project of urban restoration and renovation, bringing to the city an ancient source of pride: the area containing the Porto Antico (Old Port), the Acquario, the museum-rich Strada Nuova.
- Genoa has been appointed European Capital of Culture in 2004.
- Transportation: Genoa has a good local bus service and the underground. Local ferries go to towns along the Italian Riviera.
- October in Genova is typically quite mild and offers several opportunities to enjoy local attractions and sightseeing.
HOW TO GET TO GENOA
- International and domestic airport: Cristoforo Colombo Airport is connected to the main Italian and European cities and is located about 10 kilometres from the city centre. It is served by taxies and by the 'Volabus' shuttle service.
- Highways: From the A12 highway (Tyrrhenian route): take the Genova Est or Genova Nervi exits. From the A10 ('Autostrada dei Fiori'), A7 (Milan-Genoa), and A26 (Alessandria-Genoa) highways: take the Genova Ovest exit. Get directions here.
- Railway: Genoa is a train hub and has Intercity connections with all Italian and major European cities. Two are the stations: Genova Brignole and Genova Principe.
- Buses and city transportation: Approx. 50 bus lines and 1 underground line.
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