During the day, visitors can admire the glittering windows of the most prestigious shops in town - great designers and historic world-class craftsmen's shops are real temptation for all shopping-lovers. There are also, obviously, department stores and brand-new malls, as well as many small markets with stalls offering a wide range of items, from antiques to typical local specialities.

And then a multitude of small, ancient historical shops holding real treasures of ancient objects, workshops of creative, dynamic craftsmen proposing unique and precious works, such asmezzari (printed cotton spreads) and silver filigree objects, all the way to tasty surprises that can be found in historic patisseries.

The nights in Genoa are (...)

During the day, visitors can admire the glittering windows of the most prestigious shops in town - great designers and historic world-class craftsmen's shops are real temptation for all shopping-lovers. There are also, obviously, department stores and brand-new malls, as well as many small markets with stalls offering a wide range of items, from antiques to typical local specialities.

And then a multitude of small, ancient historical shops holding real treasures of ancient objects, workshops of creative, dynamic craftsmen proposing unique and precious works, such asmezzari (printed cotton spreads) and silver filigree objects, all the way to tasty surprises that can be found in historic patisseries.

The nights in Genoa are lively and cheerful: lots of people literally "invade" the old town streets, where all kinds of places have opened over the last few years: American bars, pubs, blues clubs, piano bars, cabarets, and places featuring all sorts of live music, from jazz to rap, from fusion to singer-songwriters music.

Also the promenade of Corso Italia is lined with charming night clubs overlooking the sea. In summer, private beaches host shows or turn into music clubs.