Genoa wonderful
They
call «brilliant» (la Superba), for many reasons, first and foremost
this rich history and glorious city of cities that have contributed
since the twelfth century in the formation of European civilization of
the Mediterranean and the identity of the Italian later, not at the
level of expansion and domination and discoveries, but also at the level
of the arts and architecture, music, food and heritage in general.
This
city is the northern Italian city of Genoa, rich definition, UNESCO has
deemed the midst of the old, historic and important areas that require
protection and preservation of the World Heritage four years ago.And two years before that considered the cultural capital of Europe.
This
important city culturally, is still the most important cities or
centers of Italian economic, especially in the sectors of tourism,
industrial, fashion and luxury goods, wherein one of the oldest banks in
the world; bank «Saint George», which dates back to the beginnings of
the fifteenth century, and includes the most important Italian companies
and international . More
importantly, this and that it is a large industrial poles of the
triangle in the north of Italy, a triangle «Milan - Turin - Genoa».
The
number of residents of this wonderful city beautiful, one of the
stations, tourist Italian and European necessary and key, the smallness
relatively, to nearly one million, which is geographically under the
armpit western side of northern Italy near Greece, and is the capital of
the region of Liguria and the District of Genoa.
But
they freely mountainous copyright or a city has expanded its port on
the main long years, they are embracing the most important Italian ports
and harbors perhaps the Mediterranean on a lot of levels, logistics and
tourism. Has passed through the main port more than 2.7 million people in 2007 alone. It
attracts the old harbor, which the Italians call it the name «Porto
Antico» - also alone - at least 1.7 million tourists a year. He
has known architect Renzo Piano years ago to develop the region,
updating and restoration of historic buildings are registered and
protected. He
also added a piano teacher new to the region, which «Alaekoariom» Bath
or marine animals and sea gallery, and is also known as Bal «Paula».
Of
the city's main tourist course, Square de Ferrari wonderful surrounding
a water fountain circular which is the masterpiece of architecture
(including the Opera House), cathedrals and churches of many important
ones; «Cathedral City - St. Lawrence», «and San Donato» and «Santo
Stefano» and «St. Ogustino» and «San Torbay», mostly Renaissance style
romantic and some are in the Baroque style. And
palaces, the Royal Palace and the Palace of course Aldugz and the home
of Christopher Columbus, as they say; as it is of many citizens of the
city who polished discoveries in the world of art and space and seas and
others. Add
to that the Palace «Strada Nova» which is protected by UNESCO and is a
world heritage, and return the palace to one of the families important
ruling in the sixteenth century, and the Palace of Rousseau, which
turned into a museum and palace Bianco, who is considered one of the
most beautiful buildings ancient city, and boasts one of the best
showrooms Arts in Italy. It
is difficult not to mention the cemetery «Manyumantal de Stagleono»
(Cimitero monumentale di Staglieno) that are spread over an area of
square kilometers, and includes a selection of marble statues classic
Italian, one of the largest cemeteries in Europe, the most important of
technically inspired by the architect who designed by Carlo Banabeno
building the Pantheon or Temple the gods known in the design of the
cemetery. The
cemetery includes the tombs of many of the characters and the
aristocracy task; including wife Irish writer Oscar Wilde and Constance
Lloyd and victims of the British Army during World Wars I and II, has
had a famous American writer Mark Twain.
There
is also in the city, the Museum of Oriental Art (The Edoardo Chiossone
Museum of Oriental Art), which includes the largest collection of Asian
art in Europe (15 thousand pieces) and focuses museum on the arts,
Japanese and Chinese, statues and porcelain pieces and bronze wares,
publications and armor, helmets and clothing samurai. There
are lots and lots of parks, public and private, which is a rare
opportunity for tourists;, including what is special due to the villas
and palaces of private, some of which is in around the city and above
and in the middle, mostly Gardens important historical and most
important parks: «Nervi» and «Villeta de Negro» and Villa «regularly»
and «imperial villa» and «Villa Boumbrenne» Villa «Durazzo Pallavicini»
based on the romantic English-style. The
garden this villa surrounding a water pools of the most beautiful
gardens of Italy, which date back to the nineteenth century. And tourists can also make mistakes Gate «Soprana» which dates back to the Middle Ages.
Historically,
the available information indicates that the Genoa began its journey in
the ancient times and by more than 3000 years old settlement with
tribes Ligurians Italians. While
the cemetery is considered a witness to the passage of the ancient
Greeks to the city, it is believed that the Phoenicians who founded the
old harbor; since archaeologists found the Italians on the ancient
manuscripts alphabet similar to the Phoenician alphabet, which was used
in the cities of Sidon and Tyre, Acre and others. It seems that the city also was part of the ancient Celtic civilization. And
the days of the Romans were under the control of Marseille and then and
when it became an ally of the Romanian empire destroyed the Phoenicians
or the Carthaginians early in what was known as the Carthaginian wars
in the Mediterranean and North Africa to Turkey. And then re-building the city of New and expanded business and improve their chances with leather, honey and others. And
then passed under the control of Romania to the control or the control
of the Gothic tribes of the Swedes Alaskendavien to control Allmbardin
Italians and later annexed to the Frankish Empire Count Karawlinja who
died in the wars against Muslims in the island of Corsica, near the end
of the eighth century.
According
to the free encyclopedia in this context, that the city was then living
on fishing and screeched girl naval fleet excellent and great for what
it is present in the medium at the time, accompanied by the construction
of this fleet with enhanced site banking and financial city. In the tenth century was the first Italian city of Genoa, which granted the right of citizenship. In
the twelfth century at the height of the city's commercial and maritime
city of Genoa become independent or independent state like any other
Italian cities rifle and Florence and Pisa, called the Maritime
Republics. After
the intensification of promises Genoa, dominated the surrounding areas,
including the islands of Corsica and Sardinia in the south and on the
Tyrrhenian Sea in general. And
those imposed to control the need to engage in wars and crusades
against Orient launched many campaigns towards Jerusalem and the coastal
cities of Lebanon, Palestine, and this also later established some
settlements in the Levant and North Africa. This
has helped the coalition Genoese Byzantine after the demise of the
Crusader kingdoms later in the expansion of the city towards the Sultan
areas of the Black Sea and Crimea, which includes Ukraine currently. Did
not develop Genoa page control and expand only with subjecting
competitors republics Italian job at the time, especially the Republic
of Pisa in 1284 and Venice in 1298. and after the plague, or Black
Death, as it is called in Europe in the fourteenth century, began the
significant decline of the city and her commercial, marine and financial
loud lost and the neighboring islands of French and Aragon received
Ottomans areas that were controlled by the city in Lebanon, Syria,
Palestine, Libya, Egypt and the Maghreb in general. But
Christopher Columbus returned, which is a famous sons, and give them
some strength later with donating large amounts of money to the bank
«San Giorgio» in the city and strengthen relations with Spain the
mid-sixteenth century.
From
Genoa Hotels: Hotel «Bintela» (Bentley Hotel) 99 Number of rooms - from
category 5 «Star» - starting from 100 euros per night
is part of a series of hotels «Turin». Difficult to err tourist building Albantley broad marble inlaid Bashbabec model of the «Art Dako» near the convention center in the city in Via Corsica. Has been re-furnished and updated a few years ago, and the preservation of the basic features designed by architect Krosa deVere Gagne, with a whiff of luxury makes him one of the most important hotels in the city. It is also close to the aquarium and the Municipal Museum and the Natural History Museum and other city landmarks important addition to the shopping malls. The hotel, which includes a selection of the city's restaurants, luxury services around the clock with the galleries of the exercises, swimming pools, jacuzzi and Turkish bath.
is part of a series of hotels «Turin». Difficult to err tourist building Albantley broad marble inlaid Bashbabec model of the «Art Dako» near the convention center in the city in Via Corsica. Has been re-furnished and updated a few years ago, and the preservation of the basic features designed by architect Krosa deVere Gagne, with a whiff of luxury makes him one of the most important hotels in the city. It is also close to the aquarium and the Municipal Museum and the Natural History Museum and other city landmarks important addition to the shopping malls. The hotel, which includes a selection of the city's restaurants, luxury services around the clock with the galleries of the exercises, swimming pools, jacuzzi and Turkish bath.
Hotel
«Golden Tulip Moderno Verdi» (Golden Tulip Hotel Moderno Verdi) - -
Number of rooms: 87 rooms - from the category «4 Stars» - from 75 euros
per night
is part of a series of hotels. Although this hotel is traditional Italian hotels downtown, is considered relatively quiet, however, it enjoys the services and comfortable rooms, which is very close to the train station Brignol and all means of transportation mission and exhibition center of international trade and convention center, theaters, bars, restaurants, shops and other of city attractions.
is part of a series of hotels. Although this hotel is traditional Italian hotels downtown, is considered relatively quiet, however, it enjoys the services and comfortable rooms, which is very close to the train station Brignol and all means of transportation mission and exhibition center of international trade and convention center, theaters, bars, restaurants, shops and other of city attractions.
Hotel
«Bristol Palace» (Hotel Bristol Palace) - Number of Rooms 133 rooms -
from the category «4 Stars» - from 70 euros per night.
This is also a known hotels and the historic center of the city, and very well known Bembnah beautiful, which resembles buildings hotels in central London Victorian-style, near Pisa de Freire. It is known that the hotel rooms are equipped with all services, telecommunications, TV and soundproof walls. The hotel is known for incredibly high and red marble that looks like a wonderful spiral Hitchcock. In general, the hotel is a stylish and luxurious relatively offers all the services offered by other hotels in Genoa and the special restaurant and cafe tourists can rely on them sometimes.
This is also a known hotels and the historic center of the city, and very well known Bembnah beautiful, which resembles buildings hotels in central London Victorian-style, near Pisa de Freire. It is known that the hotel rooms are equipped with all services, telecommunications, TV and soundproof walls. The hotel is known for incredibly high and red marble that looks like a wonderful spiral Hitchcock. In general, the hotel is a stylish and luxurious relatively offers all the services offered by other hotels in Genoa and the special restaurant and cafe tourists can rely on them sometimes.
Hotel «Grand Savoy» (Grand Hotel Savoia) - Number of rooms: 117 - category of «5 stars» - starting from 100 euros per night.
part of a series «Blantiria» Hotels. Is not this wonderful hotel and the elegant and luxurious more than 500 meters from the train station of Genoa and near the harbor and the aquarium, which is the largest in Europe. The hotel is nice and knows his land marble in the main hall of the beautiful and also offers all Internet services, television and other galleries aerobics, Jacuzzi and sauna. There is a wonderful garden and a special place for children. And overlooking the hotel rooms with great views of the city and is designed luxurious modern design and comfortable to the eye and the body.
part of a series «Blantiria» Hotels. Is not this wonderful hotel and the elegant and luxurious more than 500 meters from the train station of Genoa and near the harbor and the aquarium, which is the largest in Europe. The hotel is nice and knows his land marble in the main hall of the beautiful and also offers all Internet services, television and other galleries aerobics, Jacuzzi and sauna. There is a wonderful garden and a special place for children. And overlooking the hotel rooms with great views of the city and is designed luxurious modern design and comfortable to the eye and the body.
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