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You never stop discover Genoa.<\/a><\/strong> This is something that boaters know all too well\u2014even though they live elsewhere, they\u2019ve chosen to keep their boats permanently moored at our Genoa marina<\/a><\/strong>, and who take advantage of this opportunity to visit the Town from time to time, always finding something new. From historic buildings to museums, from squares to hikes in the hills<\/a>, from fishing villages to the surprises of Genoa\u2019s vertical landscape, there is always something worth discovering. But you don\u2019t always need a specific destination: simply set out from the boat slips<\/strong> at the Porto Antico and let yourself be carried away by the narrow alleys and <\/strong>streets of the city center to stumble upon countless treasures that reveal the true soul of our regional capital. And when it comes to <\/strong>seeking out authenticity <\/strong>, it\u2019s simply impossible to overlook Genoa\u2019s<\/strong> many historic shops:<\/strong> true symbols of the Town, they capture\u2014like nothing else\u2014the tastes, colors, foreign influences, traditions, and eras of \u201cLa Superba.\u201d <\/p>\n\n Anyone who moors at our marina in downtown Genoa, in the heart of the Porto Antico,<\/strong> can understand this better than any other visitor: the sea and the town are one and the same,<\/strong> and \u201cLa Superba\u201d has become the town we know today precisely because of its constant interaction with the sea. The constant flow of traffic from all over the Mediterranean\u2014and beyond\u2014becomes strikingly clear on a tour of <\/strong>Genoa\u2019s historic shops. That\u2019s because in these ancient shops you can find absolutely everything\u2014<\/strong> and have been able to for as long as anyone can remember: tripe, confetti, stockfish, oil cruets, safes, harps, and much more. <\/p>\n\n In total, there are more than 100 historic shops in Genoa with over 70 years of history; many <\/strong>are more than a century old, and some of them have even been in business for over 200 years.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n It certainly comes as no surprise that, just a short walk from our marina in Genoa<\/strong>, you\u2019ll find a wide variety of historic shops. In Sottoripa <\/strong>, for example, there\u2019s <\/strong>the \u201clock wizard,\u201d Giovanni Steri<\/strong>, with his workshop that\u2019s over a century old; also on the <\/em>ancient Ripa Maris, we find <\/em>another historic shop, Lucarda<\/strong>, where the Town\u2019s first pair of jeans was sold in 1920. A little further on is the Marescotti di Cavo<\/strong> pastry shop and liqueur store ,<\/strong> founded in 1780 under the name Cioccolateria Cassottana, which has long been a staple of the area thanks to its blend of classic Savoyard and Genoese pastry traditions. <\/p>\n\n The beauty of Genoa\u2019s historic shops is that, as you stroll through the city center, you\u2019ll find them absolutely everywhere. The list could go on and on\u2014you\u2019re truly spoiled for choice. Take, for example, the Bottega dello Stoccafisso<\/strong>, founded in 1936 and famous for its baccal\u00e0 and traditional stocche, enhanced with Taggiasca olives, dried mushrooms, potatoes, pine nuts, and tomatoes. Just a short distance away is another historic shop that\u2019s a must for anyone who puts gastronomy first: the Tripperia Casana<\/strong>, where tripe has been prepared since 1890, when it was served for breakfast to factory workers. Just a few meters separate the tripe shop from another historic establishment with a decidedly sweeter focus: in Piazza Soziglia stands Confetteria Romanengo<\/strong>, the \u201coldest\u201d confectionery in Italy, having opened its doors in 1780. It\u2019s just a few steps away to try the iconic Panera, the coffee semifreddo that\u2019s the symbol of another historic Genoese brand: Cremeria Buonafede.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\nA Brief Guide to Genoa’s Historic Shops<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
A tour of the town\u2019s workshops, restaurants, and historic shops<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n