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The City
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Genoa (Genova in Italian), known as the birthplace of both Christopher Columbus and Paganini, boasts Italy's largest port and was famously described by Charles Dickens in 1844 as "a city of the strangest contrasts." Genoa's landscape is a fascinating mix of Renaissance palaces, grand 19th-century boulevards, and gilded Baroque churches that coexist alongside a labyrinth of steep medieval streets. Amidst the narrow alleys, visitors can stumble upon fine restaurants and chic bars. Exploring and getting lost in the medieval quarter, which is one of Europe's largest, is an essential part of the Genoa experience. With one of the biggest universities in Italy, Genoa’s student population guarantees a buzzing nightlife.