Creattivando Workroom Art & Food

Creattivando Workroom Art & Food

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Creattivando Workroom Art & Food

Creattivando is a workshop where visitors can discover how to make local products, including the delicious Genoese pesto, by participating in cooking classes and learning about Ligurian crafts. It's a casual and fun way to learn Italian cooking. Additionally, they organise food and wine tours, for more information see the website below.

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addressVico Dietro Il Coro della Maddalena 40, Genoa
emailinfo@creattivando.com
moreInfoReservation is suggested.
phone+39 010 403 7763
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