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GENOA CLIMATE

Genoa is located in the Mediterranean climate zone. Average yearly temperatures are about 15° C in January and 23° C in August. It has a mild Mediterranean climate, with no sudden changes in temperature. The average yearly temperature range - between maximum and minimum temperature - is only 5.4 degrees Celsius, which is one of the lowest in Italy. As a rule, precipitation is more frequent in October and November and reaches 1,300 mm on average a year.
The sea reaches a depth of 1,000 metres at about 20 km from the coast. It is mainly calm, with a tide range of 30 cm, and a warm sea-surface temperature, which in September is about 23° C.
Here are the maximum, minimum and average temperature for September:

September
Max. = 25.2
Min.= 19.4
Average= 22.3

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
On 13 July 2006, "Genoa: Le Strade Nuove and the System of the Palazzi dei Rolli" was included in UNESCO’s World Heritage list. The site is part of an urban design model mainly consisting of two streets dating from the Modern Age, the so-called "Strade Nuove" (new streets), Via Garibaldi and Via Balbi, built by the city’s wealthiest and most powerful aristocratic families to erect their residences on the edge of the historic centre in two subsequent periods (16th and 17th century).

Top 10 of monuments to see:

Aquarium
Ponte Spinola, Area Porto Antico
A naturally exciting experience awaits you at Europe’s largest marine park: 71 tanks, 800 species, and over 10,000 specimens set against the incomparable backdrop of the Gulf of Genoa.
www.acquariodigenova.it

Palazzo Ducale
Piazza Matteotti, 9
Since 1339 the Doges’ residence, it is a venue of excellence for major events and prestigious activities.
www.palazzoducale.genova.it

The system of the “Palazzi dei Rolli” – Part of Unesco’s World Heritage List
Various sites
The wonderfully ornate and very original private residences belonging to the city’s aristocratic families which, in 1576, started to host the distinguished guests of the Republic of Genoa.
www.rolliestradenuove.it

Via Garibaldi e i Musei di Strada Nuova
Via Garibaldi
In the splendid Via Garibaldi (sec. XVI) (aka Strada Nuova or "The golden street"), there is an extraordinary museum corner, with the “Strada Nuova museums”: Palazzo Bianco, Rosso e Tursi.

MUMA Galata Museum of the Sea
Calata de Mari, 1
The sea world gets spectacular and innovative in the heart of the Port area: with more than 10.000 square meters of show area the MUMA is the largest museum about the sea in the Mediterranean region. The reflecting, modern glassiness of the building architecture suggests clear, pure water transparence to the visitor mind.

San Lorenzo Cathedral
Piazza San Lorenzo
Built about 1098 then widened, the San Lorenzo cathedral is dedicated to San Giovanni Battista, city patron and hosts two beautiful Museums: Museo del Tesoro and Museo Diocesano.

Palazzo Reale
Via Balbi, 10
Noble class residence, “reggia sabauda”, with the splendid Museo Nazionale in the centre of the manumental Via Balbi (sec. XVII). Evocative garden and terrace.
www.palazzorealegenova.it

Palazzo del Principe Doria
Piazza del Principe, 4
Built in sec. XVI for the famous Andrea Doria, Admiral of the emperor Charles V, the palace is practically the only royal palace of Genoa, which was for long time a Republic.
Palazzo del Principe

Belvedere Luigi Montaldo
Spianata di Castelletto
Gorgeous "terrace" hanging on the Historical center district, with fabolous view on the city and the port. Get there with the liberty style lift for an extra emotion.

Museums and Gardens in Nervi
Via Capolungo, Genova Nervi
Historial villas, with relevant modern art museums in a landscape of gardens and extraordinary natural beauties.

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