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Genoa

The view from the top of the gate

[February, 2012] We went up to the city gate called Torri di Porta Soprana build in mid 12th century in Genoa in Italy. In the old part of Genoa, there are a lot of very…

Genoa

Cristoforo colombo

[February, 2012] Do you know who is Cristoforo Colombo? No, it is nothing to do with Peter Falk.It is the real Italian name of Christopher Columbus.He lived this house in Genoa from the age of…

Liguria

Picture on the wall

[February, 2012] If you look at this photo closely, one side is a painting.Not only in Genoa, but all over in Liguria in Italy, you see this kind of walls.I wonder why…The people in Liguria…

Genoa

Redevelopment of the port

[February, 2012] From the railway station in Genova to the hotel, I took a taxi.The female driver was very knowledgeable about the city and told me that until 20 years ago, the port and the…

Genoa

The aquarium, worth visiting

[February, 2012] The aquarium in Genoa is one of the largest in Europe.Visiting this was the purpose of my trip to Genoa this time.I heard that it is very crowded during the tourist season, but…

Genoa

The pirate ship

[February, 2012] This is the pirate ship anchored in Genoa port.It is made for a film by Roman Polanski, who is also famous as a criminal.I have not seen the film, but heard that although…

Genoa

The wonderful spiral staircase

[February, 2012] In Genova, I stayed in Bristol Palace Hotel.When I was checking in, I looked up and found this magnificent staircase.This is very European traditional hotel with very spacious room and the nicely patterned…

Milan

The bull in Galleria

[February, 2012] If you have been to the Galleria in Milan, you may know about this mosaic bull.You step on his vital spot on your heel and spin 3 times, then you will be lucky.Therefore, there…

Milan

Names of Italian people

[February, 2012] The area around the Duomo is the centre of the city and there are always a lot of people here. I wonder if I call ‘Marco!’, how many people would turn around. There…