Day 53, Wednesday, July 17 – Tour of Genova/Genoa, Italy

Wednesday 18 July 2012

Okay, scratch the idea from yesterday to avoid large cities, just avoid biking into them.

Genova is a fabulous city and one of Europe’s largest on the Mediterranean Sea and the largest seaport in Italy.  Think we covered most of it today.  We’ll identify a few, but most of what we saw will be covered in the gallery below.

Doge’s Palace

Porta Soprana

Birthplace of Christopher Columbus.

The Palace of St. George

Cattedrale di San Lorenzo/St. Lawrence Cathedral (5th or 5th century)

The Church del Gesù originally built in the 6th century with a most incredible interior including at least two pieces by Peter Paul Rubens.

There were shops for the super high heels the girls wearand beautiful wedding dress shops, especially popular in Spain, just never took a picture and fabulous food everywhere.Still can’t get over what they serve you for an appetizer when you order a drink.Genova/Genoa is an incredible city, easy to see the sights “by foot” as they have direction signs everywhere.  Fun place, incredible food, great place to see.


 


 

Posted in Portugal to Italy 2012, Week 08 by Jerry & Lori

8 Responses to “Day 53, Wednesday, July 17 – Tour of Genova/Genoa, Italy”

  1. July 18th, 2012 at 11:32 pm

    Ken and Don Says:

    Yowza! That’s a great appetizer–how many bottles of wine did you have to order for that? Looks like a fun day–glad you got some time off. It’s been super hot here today, but it’s July……

  2. July 19th, 2012 at 4:08 am

    Billy Bob Says:

    Glad your out gettin hydrated and fatten up……Enjoy……Great time in Colorado…..crazy riddin….scabs and bruises but fun. Cant wait to tell u about it…..Bill

  3. July 19th, 2012 at 4:17 am

    Myrt Says:

    Am enjoying the ride with you from my recliner. Wonderful photos with narratives.

  4. July 19th, 2012 at 4:17 pm

    Jerry and Lori Says:

    Glad you had a great and safe trip. Can not wait to her about it…..

  5. July 19th, 2012 at 4:18 pm

    Jerry and Lori Says:

    You need to put some wheels on that recliner and peddle..

  6. July 20th, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    travis Says:

    Buon giorno. What an excellent ride along an incredible coastline. Italy looks gorgeous and inviting. Following every mile and enjoying your adventure. Continued good biking and experiences. Ciao.

  7. July 20th, 2012 at 8:45 pm

    Robyn Says:

    Jerry taking his beano after that appetizer tray….know how he likes to “toot” on the bike.

  8. July 20th, 2012 at 9:02 pm

    Jerry and Lori Says:

    Yes, and you are my favorite ‘toot’…..I am always ‘tooting’ for you…..

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