August 7, 2012
by Anna Merulla /
On the hills of Genova, close to the historical centre there’s a little gem still little known, it’s the Herbalist Pharmacy of the Discalced Carmelite Monks. The ancient pharmacy is located inside the convent of the discalced Carmelite monks and there’s also a sercet flower garden where the monks cultivate their medical herbs.
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February 13, 2012
by Di Mackey /
I returned to Genova in January, 2012, and found it so unbelievably good to be there again. I have been returning, as often as possible, since October 2008. I was drowning in the winter grey of Belgium, missing my great big Genovese walks round the city, missing the exquisite espresso that Simona and Marta make,
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May 30, 2011
by Anna Merulla /
I think this is one of Genoa’s most beautiful little squares, but not very known from travelers. It is a silent and colourful square decorated with characteristic black and white pebbles from the sea, and I think it worth a visit!
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August 7, 2010
by Anna Merulla /
Think to the list that you are going to read here below as a friendly, modern list of places that you should not miss when you visit Genoa’s medieval centre, the largest in Europe. Think to this list as one of those written before the arrival of the Internet days. Maybe you’d remember, when you’d
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June 12, 2010
by Anna Merulla /
When you’ll visit Genoa’s medieval center (one of the the largest in Europe), please accept my advice! Bring with you a pair of comfortable tennis shoes, you will be grateful you did it . Now, I come with the explanation of why you should wear a pair of tennis shoes:
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