Caruggi & Via del Campo
Caruggi e Via del Campo
One of Europe's largest medieval old towns, where narrow, towering lanes hide bakeries, small churches and long-established shops.
The lanes of Genoa's old town are known locally as caruggi. Six- and seven-storey old buildings on both sides almost block out the sky, and the streets form a maze. Via del Campo is famous from a song by the singer Fabrizio De André. Nearby, the Sottoripa arcades have shops frying seafood snacks, while Via San Luca and Piazza Banchi are home to long-established bakeries selling focaccia and chickpea flatbread. The area is lively and safe during the day. At night, some sections such as the Prè area are best visited in company, with valuables kept secure.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Santissima Annunziata del Vastato
- Aquarium of Genoa
- Palazzo Reale
- Strade Nuove & Palazzi dei Rolli
- Porto Antico
- Biosfera
- Bigo
- Musei di Strada Nuova