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Genoa, Italy
A diverse, wealthy city- the port brings in trade and tourism, art and architecture, and many different cultures. A historical city - home to the "Repubblica Marinara", birthplace of Columbus and jeans! |
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The name Genoa is believed to derive from Genua, founded by the two headed Giano, protector of ships and coins. This was a city of two faces, which looks both inland and towards the sea. Genoa, as well as being full of mythical origins, has always... [ more ] |
| Regional cuisine in Liguria has long been considered second-rate because of its use of simple ingredients such as second cuts of meat or farmyard animals, wild herbs and produce from the vegetable garden. However, this diet has been "re-evaluated"... [ more ] |
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