Rustico in Genova

The cluster is inside the built-up area of Genoa, a regional capital and large port on the Ligurian Sea. The historic centre contains medieval lanes (the 'caruggi') and the Palazzi dei Rolli, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site ('Genoa: Le Strade Nuove and the system of the Palazzi dei Rolli'). The old harbour (Porto Antico) has been redeveloped and houses the Acquario di Genova. The Bisagno and the Polcevera rivers cross the urban area. The Ligurian Apennines rise steeply immediately inland; wooded hills and terraced slopes are within a 15 km radius. Genova Cristoforo Colombo airport lies to the west of the city, within the metropolitan area. The city is a major transport hub with main railway stations (Genova Piazza Principe and Genova Brignole) and ferry connections from the port. The area is known for maritime trade and shipbuilding and for Genoese cuisine (pesto alla genovese, focaccia, farinata). There are promenades and public parks along the coast, including the Nervi waterfront.