Palermo to Genoa Ferry

Palermo is the regional capital of Sicily; its ferry port is on the northwest coast of the island. In the Middle Ages, Palermo was one of the premier cities in Europe, but today it is still recovering from its twentieth-century ruin. With its reputation as a hotbed of both petty and organised crime, Palermo's attractions are often overlooked. There is some beautiful architecture to be found here, and the city has good museums, churches, markets, and restaurants that are well worth a visit.

Palermo's historic centre, Quattro Canti, in the form of a large octagonal square, is the main attraction in the city's old quarter. Many churches, structures, monuments, and other historical sites of interest are located in or near Palermo's Quattro Canti.

Genoa ferry port is strategically located for tourists and trade and has always acted as a link between continental Europe and the Mediterranean. Spain, Morocco, Corsica, Sardinia and Tunisia are all well connected from Genoa port.

The history of Genoa is linked to seafaring and trade; the city is known, among other things, for being the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, Giuseppe Mazzini and Goffredo Mameli. Its port is the most important in Italy.

The historic centre of Genoa features numerous palaces, called Palazzi dei Rolli, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In Genoa, you can find some of the most beautiful Palaces in Europe, real treasures, both in the historic centre of Genoa and along the Riviera. Today Genoa is an established tourist, cultural, scientific, musical and university centre.