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Genoa is one of the great port towns of the Mediterranean. The birth place of Christopher Columbus, it was a bustling hub of commerce and trade during its hey day and is now a charming city that offers visitors much to see and do.

The lighthouse in Genova, also called La Lanterna, is one of the symbols of Genoa

Most people know the aquarium of Genoa. but this is not the only attraction of the city. Truly, its most recognizable symbol is the Lanterna. its lighthouse, but it is not the only one. Genoa is the city with the largest historical center in Europe: with all that history, architecture and art, it'd be impossible to associate the place to one, single thing only. The celebrations for Cristoforo Colombo in 1992 were the occasion to add more interesting emblems, in particular a lift in the old port, and another lift allowing to reach the perfect location to enjoy a panoramic view of the city from the seaside. Both are today among the best loved tourist spots in town.