If Boccadasse is the visual soul of Genoa, then farinata is its taste. It’s a dish that defies the complexity of modern cooking

If Boccadasse is the visual soul of Genoa, then farinata is its taste. It’s a dish that defies the complexity of modern cooking

Despite Genoa being a port city, the local cuisine isn’t dominated by seafood. Here, there’s a mix of everything.

Surprisingly spacious, the restaurant sprawls back into the centuries-old building, creating a cosy but not too tightly packed atmosphere.

Owner and chef Maurizio is a Napoli fan, and you’ll find bits of Azzurri memorabilia tucked among the more traditional décor.

Owner and chef Maurizio is a Napoli fan, and you’ll find bits of Azzurri memorabilia tucked among the more traditional décor.

A stone’s throw from the Rialto Bridge, there is a dedication to keeping local dishes alive, made easier by its closeness to the fish market.

Stay by the historic charm of the city centre, the vibrant nightlife of San Salvario, or somewhere with easy access to major sporting events.

Stay by the historic charm of the city centre, the vibrant nightlife of San Salvario, or somewhere with easy access to major sporting events.

The walk to the stadium feels like a breather from the claustrophobia of the tourist-heavy centre of this floating slice of history.

The walk to the stadium feels like a breather from the claustrophobia of the tourist-heavy centre of this floating slice of history.

Over the past five years, however, Venezia have become one of the most recognisable clubs on the planet - thanks to their kits.

Over the past five years, however, Venezia have become one of the most recognisable clubs on the planet - thanks to their kits.

This city is a masterclass in Italian excellence. Here is how to squeeze every drop of magic out of 15 hours in the Emilia-Romagna capital.

This city is a masterclass in Italian excellence. Here is how to squeeze every drop of magic out of 15 hours in the Emilia-Romagna capital.