Genoa is a city in northwest Italy. It lies on the Ligurian Sea and was traditionally the largest port in the country. Various types of boats depart from the large harbor, from fishing boats to large cruise ships. The city was once part of the Roman Empire. After the empire fell apart, several peoples tried to keep the city in their possession. In
Genoa is a city in northwest Italy. It lies on the Ligurian Sea and was traditionally the largest port in the country. Various types of boats depart from the large harbor, from fishing boats to large cruise ships. The city was once part of the Roman Empire. After the empire fell apart, several peoples tried to keep the city in their possession. In the end, it was the merchants and citizens who made Genoa a city republic in the 11th century.