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Historic Centre: not always a safe place!

Historic Centre: not always a safe place!, Genoa

 8 Reviews  I lived in Genoa for 6 months on a yacht that was being refitted in Amico yard. There were 8 yachts where the crews were friendly - a total of about 50 crew members all from Aus, NZ, SA, Brits and all... 

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HAWKERS

HAWKERS, Genoa

 balhannah Says:  Walking along the esplanade near the Galleon, we came across a lot of people selling stuff. If you feel uncomfortable walking here, then I suggest you walk a... 

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Be careful wih ticket vending machines

Be careful wih ticket vending machines, Genoa

 bazsi79 Says:  In Genoa you can hardly find a ticket office to buy tickets for public transportation. It means you will probably use a machine to get tickets.Although these... 

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Bootleggers

Bootleggers, Genoa

 BlueLlama Says:  You'll see men (it does always seem to be men) selling bootleg CDs and DVDs all over Italy, but for whatever reason Genoa seems to have more than its fair share... 

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Violent supporters

Violent supporters, Genoa

 Calcio Says:  None of Sampdoria or Genoa could be ranked as the most friendliest supporters in Italy, so while you’re dreaming away during the fantastic atmosphere at the... 

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This warning and danger tip applies ...

This warning and danger tip applies ..., Genoa

 craic Says:  ... to the whole of Italy.If you are a woman, no matter what age you are, you will get plenty of offers.I found it rather sad and just a bit funny, that really... 

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Stars suffer too!

Stars suffer too!, Genoa

 craic Says:  Bliza Bargeld told us at 9pm in the courtyard of the Palazzo Ducale that this was the very first time he was not performing in his three piece suit. He had... 

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The weather

The weather, Genoa

 craic Says:  My first couple of days in Genoa I was thinking - I can handle this Italian summer.It was cool and overcast. Quite pleasant.Then something happened.It got... 

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Gypsies at Genoa Train Station

Gypsies at Genoa Train Station, Genoa

 bbarker86 Says:  Beware of Gypsies at Genoa's train station. They may come up to you with some b.s story asking for money, or they could distract you somehow while another one... 

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Not the most aesthetically pleasing thing...

Not the most aesthetically pleasing thing..., Genoa

 sourbugger Says:  If you are expecting to see Genoa at it's finest during it's year as a European Capital of Culture then you are going to be a tad disappointed.Many of the... 

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Dangerous near the port

Dangerous near the port, Genoa

 bbarker86 Says:  Beware of the areas near and around the port, especially the alleyways. Do not go here at night. I once found a used needle perched atop a ledge in an alley,... 

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THE MULTIMEDIA PORTAL: We were...

THE MULTIMEDIA PORTAL: We were..., Genoa

 shivan Says:  THE MULTIMEDIA PORTAL: We were particularly proud of it, it provided any kind of service, including live television coverage using satellite connection. Our... 

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gengster

gengster, Genoa

 jebat Says:  do avoid walking alone in Via Di Pre...please dont... 

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Stay away from this alley!!!

Stay away from this alley!!!, Genoa

 Tournaplatz Says:  Whatever you do, avoid via pré. It is filled with drug smugglers and angry tourist haters. 

15.

avoid the harbour

avoid the harbour, Genoa

 frenchlondon Says:  lots of prostitutes, drug dealer 

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Genoa is very dangerous city,...

Genoa is very dangerous city,..., Genoa

 spires Says:  Genoa is very dangerous city, it has a lot of thiefs and people look to you suspiciously. 

17.

Dog poo! Plant your foot...

Dog poo! Plant your foot..., Genoa

 oja Says:  Dog poo! Plant your foot carefully. 

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In the night the city center...

In the night the city center..., Genoa

 Cheewa Says:  In the night the city center is so quiet... I was a little afraid about it. 

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just take some care in the...

just take some care in the..., Genoa

 utttz Says:  just take some care in the area around the railways station (porta principe) 

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Best Western Hotel Metropoli

 1 Review and 238 Opinions  It's good 3* hotel, rather centrally located (about 15 min walk to Duomo and 25 min walk to the... 

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Starhotels President

 4 Reviews and 184 Opinions  For the first time we booked a room in a hotel of this Italian chain. Located near the station... 

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Hotel Cairoli

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Q:  My wife and I will be embarking on a 2-wk trip (Venice-Genoa-Avignon/Provence-Paris) which will include 4 days in Genoa the first... 

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A: We were very happy with Hotel Helvetia close to the historic center, within walking distance to Principe train station. It's basic but clean and the included breakfast... 

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My hometown, my favourite town!

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