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Via Garibaldi

West from Piazza Fontane Marose | Maddalena, Genoa, Italy
Ranked #3 of 109 attractions in Genoa
4.5 of 5 stars 79 Reviews
Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: City walk sightseeing
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Toronto, Canada
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

THis street was beautiful as was the adjacent shopping street with Gucci, etc. We just would go into the foyers of the buildings because we we just walking and looking. The restoration of the buildings is superb. More

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Sydney, Australia
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

A stroll along Via Garibaldi gives you some idea of what it must have been like in Genoa one hundred, two hundred years ago, and more. There are museums and churches along the way, and you could easily spend half a day walking along the Via and ducking in and out of museums and galleries. More

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Aspen, Colorado
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Great places for street foods and deserts. We did lots of looking! More

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London, United Kingdom
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113 reviews 113 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
80 helpful votes 80 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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The palaces are impressive even though the street is narrow and therefore a bit in the shade. I found the palazzo rosso the most interesting for its rooftop views and the quality of its art. The family who owned it were powerful and rich enough to have van Dyke paint them - and the portraits are still there. More

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Vienna, Austria
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

I liked the street but it was confusing to know where to purchase tickets. They need to explain it better in tour guides. More

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Richmond, United Kingdom
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012
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You realise what this place was like in the 16th century and why it was, with VEnice, one of the capitals of world trade. If you want to really enjoy this, get hold of Rubens' (yes, that Rubens) book on the buildings of via Garibaldi. You will be amazed More

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London England
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012
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a street full of history and rich tradition. You'll have to walk with your nose up to the sky, to make sure you can appreciate the beauty of the architecture of the palazzi from the wealthy families of Genova. Have a look at the shops, coffee bars, restaurants and walk inside the palazzi courtyard wherever you can. More

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Tokyo, Japan
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012
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This street was elected as World Eritage by UNESCO a few years ago. The real name of the street isn't Via Garibaldi the infamous mercenary, but "Strada Nuova" as it was named in the 1500s when it was built. Along the street there are the most beautiful ancient buildings (and the City Hall) of the city. Some of them became... More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
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The place is simply great! If you don't fall in love in Genova before, for sure you will after seeing the street. The museums can be skipped as they don't have that much to offer. A walk in the evening strongly recommended cause the buildings are well enlighten. Walk to piazza Ferrari to enjoy the heart of the city. More

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NYC
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011
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This street is a gem: very beautiful buildings, a must More

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