Genoa
Genoa (Italian: Genova, Ligurian: Zena, Zêna) is a city and capital of the Liguria region in Italy. The population of Genoa in 2006 was 620,316. It is the most important seaport in Italy. Before Italy was united into one country in the 1800s, Genoa was a republic that also included the island of Corsica. Genoa was famous for its merchants, or traders, who traded everywhere from England to Istanbul. Famous Genoese people include, Andrea Doria, Niccolò Paganini, and Christopher Columbus.
| Comune di Genova | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Liguria |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marco Bucci |
| Area | |
| • Total | 240.29 km2 (92.78 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
| Population (1 January 2018) | |
| • Total | 580,097 |
| • Density | 2,414.15/km2 (6,252.63/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Genoa Media
The port and fleet of Genoa in the early 14th century, by Quinto Cenni
View of Genoa, published in 1483
Territories of the Republic of Genoa, around the Mediterranean & Black Sea coasts.
St. George's flag flying on the Doge's Palace in Genoa
Doge's Palace, ancient seat of the government of the oligarchic republic
Palace of Saint George, built in 1260
Medieval gates of Genoa are a rare survivor of the city's oldest buildings.
Royal Palace of Genoa, 16th century
Santa Maria Assunta di Carignano
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