Hotel San Carlo

A trip to Italy is a trip to remember and none so much as a visit to the historical port city of Genoa. The high class district of Pegli is connected to the city center by ferry and houses some of the city's best attractions including museums, galleries and gardens. If you plan to stay near here in a hotel San Carlo hotel establishments offer out of the way and exclusive hotel facilities suited to both the business and pleasure traveler wanting to get away from it all.

The city itself is a fantastic destination for a city break whether you are looking for fun or for a historical and cultural experience. One of the best places to start your sightseeing is in the waterfront area of Porto Antico, or Old Port in English. This area houses a number of the most popular tourist attractions including the city aquarium, a panoramic crane elevated lift and a number of exquisite boutique shops and top class restaurants to explore.

If you are visiting the aquarium you will need to set aside at least half a day to make the most of its extensive displays of fish and aquatic species. As the largest aquarium in Europe it features more than the average seaside fish tank, with a wealth of unique exhibits including diving dolphins, penguins, jellyfish and an up close and personal shark experience as well as the chance to hold and touch an exotic fish or invertebrate. Within the complex there is also an enchanting hummingbird forest and just across the road you can visit the Biosfera, a living jungle complete with exotic birds and insects.

Near to the aquarium is the amazing panoramic lift of the Bigo. This is a crane powered lift which gives unrivalled (and sometimes stomach churning) views over the harbor and the modern waterfront of Genoa. The lift carriage fits 8 - 10 people and revolves to ensure everyone gets a good view below and even in the winter there are sights to be seen as the outdoor winter skating rink and Christmas festivals bring the city to life.

On the docks the Galata Museo del Mare or museum of the sea gives visitors a contemporary look into the maritime past of this important seaside city. As well as the informative historical exhibits there are period paintings and interactive installations to keep kids and adults amused for hours.

The old town area is a beautiful maze of narrow streets lined with interesting shops and cafes. As well as this, historical shrines, great churches and majestic palaces offer plenty of opportunities to learn about the cultural past of this interesting city. There are also galleries of both modern and ancient art to tantalize the visitor as well as the edgy red light district of the city. If you are staying in a good hotel San Carlo hotel staff will be able to let you know the best places to visit in the daylight and night time to be safe and to get the most of the experience.

The city cathedral of San Lorenzo is a Romanesque building with Gothic touches which makes for an interesting architectural image. The exterior is highly ornamented with colorful marble and tall columns and inside are a number of interesting relics including the ashes of John the Baptist line the interior.

The area which is known as the new town actually dates from the 16th and 17th Century when town planners extended the streets up the hills beyond the harbor. The streets here are a pleasant contrast to the busy, narrow areas of the old town and offer more high street shopping and a number of modern galleries and museums.

If you are staying in a Pegli district hotel San Carlo hotels will give you the peace and tranquility you seek. Hotel rooms are generally spacious with en-suite bathrooms and plenty of hotel amenities to help you relax and unwind after a hard day's sightseeing. Hotel restaurants will serve an eclectic mix of Italian and world cuisine and the multi lingual hotel staff will be able to offer advice and assistance to make your trip as memorable as possible.

Wherever you choose to stay in Genoa you can be sure that you will receive a warm Italian reception and that there will be plenty of things to do to make this a fun filled city break.

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