Genova: Streets so Twisty-Turny That Will Make you Dizzy

Imagine a place where the streets are so twisty-turny to make you dizzy. That's Genova! Also the tiny streets in Genova are so skinny, you might have to breathe in to let someone pass. People say Christopher Columbus learned to sail here because he kept getting lost in the city. Oops!

Genova has this awesome old port where you can see fish in a giant aquarium. It's more like the fish are watching a human TV show all day long.

There's this big fancy building called the Palazzo Ducale. It used to be home to the doges, important people who wore funny hats. Now it's where you can see cool art and maybe learn how to wave your hands around like an Italian when you talk.

In the middle of the city, there's a huge square with a fountain that sometimes splashes people without warning. It's like a surprise water park! I’ve warned you but I won’t tell you which square this is.

Genova is famous for its yummy food, especially this green sauce called pesto. People here love it so much, and they also spend a considerable amount of time arguing about how many pine nuts should be in it.

If you want to see the whole city, you can go up to this high place called Spianata Castelletto. On a clear day, you might see an island far away. Or maybe it's just a cloud that looks like an island. Who knows?

Genova has a super tall lighthouse called the Lanterna, and some people think if you make a wish while looking at it, it might come true. You never know, it’s worth a try I’d say.

There's also this cool church with stripes. It looks like it couldn't decide what color to be. Inside, there's an old bomb that didn't go boom. Lucky us!

Before you leave Genova, make sure to visit the Palazzo Reale. It's so fancy, you'll feel like a king or queen. It is also packed with shiny mirrors!

Genova is a bit like a clumsy puppy - it might trip you up sometimes, but you can't help but love it. Don't forget to take some pesto home. You can thank me later. Ciao.

Rossana Carlâ