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Genoa
Genoa is a historic port city in northern Italy, the capital of the Liguria region. As a tourist attraction, it is often overshadowed by cities such as Rome or Venice, even though it has a long history as a rich and powerful trade centre. However, with its multitude of hidden gems behind cozy alleyways, excellent cuisine, renovated old port, beautiful sights, and its position as the European Capital of Culture in 2004, the birthplace of explorer Christopher Columbus is an enticing place which is gradually becoming more included in the tourism market.
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UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)- Power plugs
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Piedmont & Liguria, Italy · Population: 559K · Calling code: +39
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