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Nov 2, 2023 · Just 15 minutes from Genoa center, there is this hidden gem that reminded us of famous Cinque Terre. Old houses with colorful facaded nestled on the Ligurian Sea make this neighbourhood so special. We can easily say that it is one of the most beautiful places not only in Genoa, but also on the Ligurian coast.
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Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso are the five little towns this area was named after (Cinque Terre means Five Lands). These narrow towns are linked by paths and old steps ...
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– by car 1. motorway – from motorway A12 in Genova Nervi and then follow the road signs to the city centre. After about15 minutes you will arrive in a long and very large boulevard that leads along the seashore. It is named Corso Italia here you can park your car in a parking place along the street. Boccadasse is located at the beginning of Corso I...
According to the legend, Boccadasse was founded in 1000 A.C. by Spanish fishermen that had found here a shelter from a rough sea. Then the village became a part of S.Franceso d’Albaro district. After that in the XIX century became a part of Genoa. At the beginning of the XX century, Genoa starts growing and getting bigger. The whole district of Alb...
The origins of the name of Boccadasse are not sure. Probably its name came from the shape of the Gulf of Boccadasse. The inhabitants called it bocca d’azë , that in local dialect means a donkey mouth(!)
I have mentioned so many times before that we can start visiting Boccadasse from Sant’Antonio di Padova church So let’s do this! Especially because its tower is the most characteristic part of Boccadasse.
(Sant’Antonio di Padova Church ) At the beginning ofthe XVII century, a small chapel was built in this place. After a century it was rebuilt a became a church founded by local inhabitants and fishermen. Inside you can admire paintings and sculptures of the local artists. The only problem is that the church is very often closed. Next to the church i...
This is the most popular and most famous bar in Boccadasse. It is the almost cult place. Here you can drink fantastic drinks and try some delicious, fresh snack that is served during the aperitivo time. The only problem is that there are only chairs and no tables. The customers sit on chairs, on the beach or stay on foot. In any case, the view that...
From the panoramic point, you can continue your trip and go down through one of the ancientcrêuza: via Flavia and via Urania. From via Flavia you can turn to the small, charming bay. Here an old, fortified building and Bagni Santa Chiara with another fantastic bar are located. A very nice place to stay You can also continue going down through via F...
Boccadasse is the fictional home of Montalbano's architect girlfriend Livia. Besides that, though, it offers a very scenic hint of the more commercialised Cinque Terre villages further south, while still being a genuine working fishing village and an Italian holiday and day trip spot.
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If you have ever been in Cinque Terre, the five amazing villages in Liguria, at the Italian Riviera, you might find Boccadasse a bit disappointing. But if not, Boccadassa is really worthwhile to visit for half a day. The little charming fisherman's village with its pastel coloured houses is located near Genoa.
