Genoa still knows how to surprise. In 2026, this port city in northern Italy is enjoying a new cultural season led by major exhibitions, events, and a renewed focus on the Rolli Palaces. It features one of Europe’s largest and densest historic centres, masterpieces by Rubens and Van Dyck, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the world’s largest aquariums.
This raises the question: why visit Genoa? Its artistic heritage is only part of the story. This place still offers something increasingly rare in a country full of world-famous art cities: a sense of discovery.
