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The new paving of Via San Lorenzo, one of the main streets in the historic center of Genoa, made in 2000/2001, on the occasion of the G8. [216] The street underwent major changes in the mid-19th century as part of the construction of the second part of the Carlo Alberto carriageway, including the retreat of the facades of some buildings. [160 ...
View of the east side of Piazza De Ferrari, towards Via XX Settembre and Via Dante. Piazza De Ferrari is the main square of Genoa.Situated in the heart of the city between the historical and the modern center, Piazza De Ferrari is renowned for its fountain, which was restored in recent years along with a major restyling of the square.
The main railway stations are Genoa Brignole in the east and Genoa Principe in the west. Genoa Brignole is close to the business districts and the exhibition centre, while the Principe is close to the port, the university and the historical centre. From these two stations depart the main trains connecting Genoa to France, Turin, Milan and Rome.
The name of the new street was the subject of heated discussions at the time, until the desire of many citizens to have the historic date of the Capture of Rome recognized prevailed. [7] The street was strongly advocated by Mayor Andrea Podestà, but opposed by the resident population because building it required demolishing houses and shops ...
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi is a street in the historical centre of Genoa, in Northwestern Italy, well known for its ancient palaces.It is one of the Strade Nuove (Italian for "new streets") built by the Genoese aristocracy during the Renaissance.
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Genoa: Le Strade Nuove and the system of the Palazzi dei Rolli is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which includes a number of streets and palaces in the center of Genoa, in Northwestern Italy. The Strade Nuove ( Italian for "New Streets") are a group of streets built by the Genoese aristocracy during the expansion of the city at a time when the ...