The origin of the name blue jeans
by csordila
It is an interesting thing, the English word "blue jeans" has an origin from the French word "Bleu de Gênes", meaning "blue material from Genoa".
In times past, the very strong denim cloth was used to make the trousers worn by the port workers over 500 years ago.
France also has played a role in the history of jeans, as the material was originally known as cloth ''de Nimes'', or denim. Worlds Oldest Levi's jeans was sold via Ebay in June of 2005. The sale price of 60,000 USD has been officially entered in the Guiness World Records as the "World's Most Valuable Jeans".
Porta Soprana and its towers
by Sarita76
An imposing arched gateway with twin towers built in the 12th century. It was the main gateway for people and goods arriving from the interior. On the right you can see the house of Christopher Columbus and the Romanesque cloister of Sant'Andrea.
The Aquarium & the port of Genua
by globetrott
Genua is an important port for plenty of centuries
--------------------------------------------------------------------- inside the sea-port of Genua you will find the newly built Aquarium - it is a must, if you have time enough...
Be aware of long waiting-queues waiting at the entrance
I have not seen it inside so far, but whenever I return, I hope to visit...
Watch the Sun Set in Bocadasse
by NeeNaVal
Bocadasse at sunset is an interesting and romantic area just minutes from the center of Genoa. It's a great place to begin shaking off the jet lag, exploring the boardwalk and neighborhoods, absorbing the culture of the residents, and falling in love with Italy!
La Goletta
by utttz about La Goletta
nothing special, but if you miss your guinness you can have it here (one of the cheapest in genoa) sitting on the dock of the... harbour. Here you can meet the sailors of the 'all around the world' yacht moored in the marina as usual.... I suggest to be dressed at least
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In front of a big boat
the viewpoint
Via Garibaldi
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