Genoa

In the 1340s, Genoese sailors emerged from their ships bringing with them treasures from the Eastern world. Unbeknownst to them, they had also managed to bring with them fleas carrying bacteria that would cause the Bubonic Plague, which would go on to ravage Europe. This may not seem like a selling point for this city, but it illustrates that Genoa has always had an outsized influence on the … [Read more...] about Where to stay in Genoa in 2023