Upon arriving it the main train station, one can easily notice why the city is nicknamed The Proud One. Do you know where we are? (This isn’t easy, but I’ve the feeling Aussie Debra knows … Pssst … Don’t tell, Debra.)
Here’s another hint: This monument honors one of the cities most-favorite sons and his house.
Alright – one last hint: It’s actually Italy’s sixth largest city, a port city (I actually sailed in and out of this port in 1958 with my mother), and it has a noble history.
Before going to Italy, my wife asked me where I wanted to visit … and I always listed the Old City section of Genova (Genoa). So one day, we boarded the train to fulfill one of my requests. For those who may want to visit this city by train, Genova has several train stations, so select Genova Principe.
Blogger Debra did this post about her trip to Genova, and her pictures captured my attention and remained stuck in my memory bank. The Old City is well-preserved and we loved it.
We also took the hop-on, hop-off tour bus for a broader view of the city outside the old wall.
Notice anything odd here?
To top off this day, we even saw The King.
A Frank Angle 
The parents of a friend ended up in Genova when they were planning on going to Geneva. It was a pleasant surprise for them and a lesson to find out the names of cities in the local languages before buying train tickets.
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Yahooey,
That’s a hoot. Reminds me of the person waiting in an Italian train station for a train to Florence .. they waited and waited … well, while not knowing that the missed the trains going to Firenze.
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Your post sealed it for me! I’m visiting Genova as one of my side trips during the two weeks I plan to be in Nice, France, a year from now taking a French language immersion course.
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Tim,
Good idea. Nice & Genova are both on the Lingurian Sea, so hopes of train travel between the two. Here’s a link that could assist you. https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/france/nice-to-genoa-by-train-bus
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HA! Now that’s an adventure. The city is a world treasure (hope to see it sometime – what a history with ships and sailing)
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Mouse,
So much history there … then again, that’s nothing new in Europe. 🙂 … Very glad we made this trip and it The Proud One didn’t let me down!
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Anything and everything Italian! Thank you, aFa, for another added “must see” city on a return trip! Snowing in the mountains here. Roses have been “put to bed” for the season. Thinking of you this coming week…and all we have to be thankful for. RR
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Raye,
The roses asleep and the snow in the mountains … quite the scene … and I also imagine that means drizzle at the lower levels. I’m very thankful for the many good people of the world, which includes the gems from WordPress like yourself.
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The submarine is an Italian Sauro-class diesel boat, now decommissioned. Its design is an upgrade of the U.S. Tang class, at least one of which was sold to Italy in the 1970’s. Diesel subs are still viable for shorter-range missions because they are as quiet or quieter than their more-costly nuclear counterparts.
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Jim,
Am I correctly recalling that you were in subs? (but I may be mistaken) … and many thanks for the additional info!
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Yes, I was a naval officer for 22 years. My last boat was USS Trigger, a Tang class, which is why the Sauro caught my eye.
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Very good, sir!
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Just like Ms. RRR, anything Italian! And yet another part of Italy to put on my “to-see” list.
Tyrannosaurus Rex got lost? 😉
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Dale,
Cheers to not only your love for Italy, but for spotting the dinosaur (who seems a bit out of place) … but hey … it caused us to laugh when we saw it. BTW … several other Italian posts on the way.
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Cool, looking forward to them. I still haven’t finished mine! Computer issues..
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Bummer on the computer issue …actually a big YUK! Speaking of the trip, I think you missed this one https://afrankangle.wordpress.com/2016/10/23/on-knowledge-and-a-place/ … well, I think.
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Great photos–love the dinosaur. “)
(Was your trip Obama’s fault?)
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Merril,
The trip was great … so not Obama’s fault … but an out-of-place dinosaur definitely is!
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Hahaha At least it wasn’t Barney.
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Genova was a delightful surprise for us. Thanks for the referral.
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Debra,
Thanks for providing the initiation to go!
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Ah, what a trip, my friend!!!!!!!
ps still kind of offline – trying to work my way back again, in snail speed! Hope you are well and happy! 😉
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Marina,
A wonderful trip indeed. I simply love the very old neighborhoods … and I know I would like the old one in Athens (but I can’t recall the name).
Offline rest is necessary … so cheers to you doing that. BTW …. one post back from here is a an interesting bells piece (as video).
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aFa, My story of Genoa will amuse you.
Many, many years ago, encouraged by my future wife, I decided to see Europe armed with a Eurail pass, Fodor’s Europe on Ten Dollars a Day and American Express Travelers’ Checks. Traveling from Munich to Florence, the Italian labor union controlling the train workers decided to have a four hour strike. Our passenger cars were put on a siding in Genoa and we sat there for four hours until the strike was over. Then we completed our journey to Florence. I got to see many exciting sights in Florence but, unfortunately, none of the neat places shown in your post, only the train siding.
C-a-L
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Mudge,
Oh my … too funny … after all, Italian rail workers are known for sudden strikes. One almost affected one of our days on the trip, but because he found out about it, we stayed off the trains that day.
Meanwhile, glad to give you a short tour today … and I will be posting about Florence in the future. 🙂
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How exciting that you got the chance to go this city you were aching to go to. I can see why. What marvelous architecture. Thanks for sharing your photos, Frank.
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Amy,
I went on the trip with a short list of two places and we visited both. This was a pleasant surprise … so we had a wonderful day with The Proud One.
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Well, all I can do is read your post and close my eyes and dream of myself in that same place.
Loved the post.
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Cattie,
Welcome first-time commenter. Glad to take you to a place you haven’t been … and maybe will never be. This was a wonderful day trip for us. Meanwhile, when it comes to travel pics, I try to balance the post with a reasonable number of photos.
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That was wonderful of you.
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