How to reach us
By train
From Genova Brignole: take the metro to De Ferrari (1 stop) + 7 minutes on foot.
From Genova Piazza Principe: take the metro to San Giorgio (2 stops) + 5 minutes on foot.
By plane (Cristoforo Colombo Airport)
Volabus AMT (airport shuttle to the city center) → get off at Piazza De Ferrari 7 minutes on foot.
By taxi about 20 minutes to the historic center.
By car
The historic center is a limited traffic zone (ZTL).
Recommended parking: Park Mercanzia (Porto Antico), Park Piazza Dante, or Park Carignano.
From there it’s a 5–10 minute walk to Vico delle Virtù
By taxi
From either train station (Brignole/Principe) → about 10 minutes.
From the airport → about 20–25 minutes.
Nearby Attractions
San Lorenzo (Cathedral of San Lorenzo)
The majestic Gothic-Romanesque cathedral, the spiritual heart of Genoa, famous for its black-and-white striped façade and the treasures inside.
Via Garibaldi and the Palazzi dei Rolli
A UNESCO World Heritage Renaissance street lined with grand noble palaces (the Rolli), now home to museums and art galleries.
Piazza De Ferrari
Genoa’s main square, with its iconic fountain and historic buildings, linking the old town to the modern city.
Porto Antico and the Aquarium of Genoa
Revitalized by Renzo Piano, this lively waterfront area hosts cultural attractions and the Aquarium, one of the largest in Europe.
Mercato Orientale
A historic covered market on Via XX Settembre, filled with stalls of fruit, vegetables, spices, and typical Ligurian products.
Palazzo San Giorgio
A historic palace overlooking the port, famous for its frescoed façade, once the seat of the Bank of Saint George.
Spianata Castelletto
A panoramic terrace reached by the Art Nouveau elevator in Piazza Portello, offering one of the most stunning views of Genoa.
Easy Parking Nearby
24h Parking near Vico delle Virtù 2, Genova:
PICCAPIETRA / PIAZZA DELLA VITTORIA – ~5–8 min walk
€2.50/hr – €18–25/day
Covered and open lots
CITY PARK (Piazza Dante) – ~8–10 min walk
€2.30/hr (day), €1.60/hr (night), €25/day
24/7
MARINA PARK (Porto Antico)* – ~10–12 min walk
€1.50/hr – €15/day
Cheapest 24h option
DANO PARK (Via Ilva 2R) – ~8–10 min walk
€2.50/hr – ~€25/day
Multi-day options available
All open 24h, walking distance, secure
Marina Park = cheapest for full day (€15)