The Genoa Boat Show 2023 Salone Nautico, organised by Confindustria Nautica, is about to open its doors on 21 September, marking the 63rd edition of this prestigious international event. This show, which boasts a great ten-year history, represents an exceptional heritage combining…
Frisceu, farinata, focaccia... with its delicate flavour, Ligurian oil has made Genoese cuisine unique. Ligurian oil has flavour notes ranging from wild flowers to dried fruit and, due to its elegance, can also be used as a garnishing ingredient at the end…
PLACE CARDS is Molo modo21 Blog's column dedicated to those who are looking for ideas on where to go on vacation in Liguria. Each time we feature two places: a facility (or business) related to the area and the nearest place of…
In 1952, some people from Camogli came up with the idea of offering fried fish to the tourists who had come to the Ligurian seaside village for the feast of Saint Fortunato, the patron saint of fishermen, and so the Sagra del…
There is no agreement on the name, let alone the recipe.
The Pissalandrea (or Pizza all'Andrea or Piscialandrea or Machettusa or Sardenaira, to name but a few) is a Ligurian focaccia from the Riviera di Ponente but also French from the Côte d'Azur,…
From April 28 to May 1, it's Rolli Days once again! The UNESCO Site of Genoa, which includes the 42 aristocratic palaces that line the so-called "Strade Nuove," is preparing to celebrate this year's 15th edition of the event: for the occasion,…
While for many people in the Tigullio area, the anchovy is part of the local tradition, for Michele Senno it is something more. Michele grew up in a family that has lived off the sea for at least a century, and when…
NOTICE SUMMER 2023: From Monday, July 3 until mid-August, subway service is suspended for track work. Subway service will be replaced by bus service. Genoa is a city with a rather unusual shape. In fact, it stretches for several kilometres along the…
The churches in the old Molo district in the historical centre of Genoa reflect the historical evolution of the area, with different artistic styles overlapping even within the same building. Plan your trip by consulting the handy interactive map below.