Genoa, the coastal city

Genoa is a coastal city and known as the birthplace of Christopher Columbus. Drive by in you car hire from Pronto to the house of Columbus where a monument is also set up. Among the museums to visit when in Genoa, is the Naval Museum, the largest aquarium in the continent. Going to the coast as you move closer to center of Genoa you will find the Museum of Oriental Art.

Genoa has a rich history tied up with the Crusades and the Holy Grail. When sipping espresso or snacking with a delicious pizza, you will hear these fine stories. Genoa is proud to have the city that launched the campaign for united Italy.

You will find a Genoa car hire from Pronto a most welcome way to tour around the city. From the different places, you can proceed to Caruggi which was the center during the medieval times. Check out the site of the first Italian Stock Exchange, the Merchants and Bankers Row. Then head out to one of the famous churches, the Matteo Church.

There are many palaces to visit such as the Palazzo Doria, White Palace and Red Palace which are now housing art masterpieces. Of course, don’t forget to swing by the harbor with a little care. The harbor is the largest by far in Italy and relatively safe. Get your souvenirs of Il Bigo, a monument built for Columbus in 1992 commemoration.

To cap you Genoa drive experience, you can take an easy drive along the streets to squares of Genoa where you will be showed with historic signs at every turn like some great feats and accomplishment by their famous Genoa children.